Pope Francis Latest News
These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News.
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Pope Francis appeals for peace in Libya after discovery of mass graves
Pope Francis expressed “great apprehension and sorrow” Sunday after eight mass graves were discovered in Libya amid the ongoing civil... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist gives us Christ's healing love
Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of Lord, Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics cannot ignore the poverty caused by the pandemic
Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore. Read more
Pope Francis calls archbishop in Brazil, epicenter of coronavirus in Latin America
In a phone call Wednesday, Pope Francis told an archbishop in Brazil he is praying for the country, which has... Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Baltimore
Pope Francis named Fr. Bruce Lewandowski as an auxiliary bishop of Baltimore Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Mitchell Rozanski to lead St. Louis archdiocese
Pope Francis appointed Wednesday Bishop Mitchell Rozanski to lead the Metropolitan Archdiocese of St. Louis. Read more
Pope Francis: God awaits us in our darkest moments
In our darkest moments God awaits us and is ready to transform us, Pope Francis said at his general audience... Read more
Pope Francis starts fund of 1 million euros for Rome’s unemployed after coronavirus
As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis has started a fund with 1 million euros ($1.1 million) to help those in... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Beaumont, Texas
Pope Francis appointed Msgr. David L. Toups as the next Bishop of Beaumont, Texas, Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis teams up with Olympic athletes for coronavirus charity auction
Pope Francis has teamed up with Olympic athletes for a charity auction this month to support hospitals in the regions... Read more
Pope Francis: The Trinity is saving love for a broken world
The Holy Trinity is saving love in a world filled with corruption, evil, and the sinfulness of men and women,... Read more
Pope Francis calls Catholic students to gratitude, and community
Pope Francis on Friday told students that in times of crisis, community is key to overcoming fear. Read more
Pope Francis: We cannot remain silent as planet is plundered
Pope Francis said Friday that people should not remain silent as biodiversity is threatened by destruction and exploitation in a... Read more
Pope Francis tells Catholic youth: Live the Gospel like St. Anthony
Pope Francis has pointed to St. Anthony of Padua as an example for younger generations of Catholics to “live the... Read more
Pope Francis called El Paso bishop after prayerful demonstration
Pope Francis on Wednesday called Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, after the bishop joined a... Read more
Pope Francis called Archbishop Gomez to express prayers after death of George Floyd
Pope Francis called the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Wednesday to convey his prayers and solidarity for Americans... Read more
Pope Francis on what we can learn about prayer from Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis pointed to an experience of 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal as an important testimony of how one... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd and for peace and justice in US
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is praying for the soul of George Floyd and all victims of racism, adding... Read more
Pope Francis blesses global rosary relay for priests
Pope Francis has given his apostolic blessing to a worldwide rosary relay for priests. Read more
Pope Francis donates an ambulance to aid the homeless
Pope Francis has donated an ambulance that will be set apart to serve Rome’s poor and homeless population in need... Read more
