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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Italian bishops offer Mass for coronavirus victims, including 87 priests
Bishops throughout Italy visited cemeteries last week to pray and offer Mass for the souls of those who died after... Read more
Be like Mother Teresa during the coronavirus crisis, urges Pope Francis
Mother Teresa's example should inspire us to seek out those whose suffering is hidden during the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis prays for media covering the coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis offered a prayer for media professionals who are covering the coronavirus pandemic before his daily Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Don't be afraid to let the Holy Spirit purify your heart, says Pope Francis
It is the Holy Spirit who leads us away from our sins and towards purity of heart, Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope Francis prays the Church will welcome the homeless during coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Tuesday for all those who do not have homes to go to during the coronavirus pandemic, that... Read more
Pope Francis warns of a coronavirus ‘genocide’ if economy prioritized over people
In a private letter to an Argentine judge, Pope Francis is reported to have warned that government decisions to prioritize... Read more
Pope Francis: Trust in the mercy and justice of God
Pope Francis said Monday that the Church can trust in the mercy and justice of God. Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss
“Many cry today. And we, from this altar, from this sacrifice of Jesus -- of Jesus who was not ashamed... Read more
'COVID-19 knows no borders': Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
The pope urged nations in conflict to respond to an appeal made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres... Read more
Vatican does coronavirus testing, says Pope Francis does not have virus
The Vatican said Saturday Pope Francis does not have the coronavirus, and that recent testing of 170 Holy See employees... Read more
Pope Francis prays for everyone going hungry because of coronavirus
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for everyone who is going hungry, or who will go hungry, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
The cross is our hope: Pope gives Urbi et Orbi blessing during coronavirus
On Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi... Read more
Pope Francis will offer Easter liturgies in St. Peter's Basilica and with no public
Pope Francis will follow a slightly modified schedule this year for the liturgies of Holy Week and Easter, which will... Read more
'Have no fear': Pope Francis calls Catholics to say 'yes' to vocations
Acknowledging that discerning God’s plan is a daunting task, the pope said that trust in the Lord can overcome our... Read more
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus fears
Pope Francis Thursday prayed for everyone who is fearful of the future because of the coronavirus outbreak, asking the Lord... Read more
Miraculous crucifix moved to St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis' ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing
The miraculous crucifix at which Pope Francis prayed Sunday for an end to the coronavirus has been taken down from... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church’s pro-life message is more relevant than ever
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Church's pro-life message is more relevant than ever as the world faces the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis leads Christians in global Our Father for God's mercy amid coronavirus
Pope Francis Wednesday led Christians around the world in praying an Our Father to ask God’s mercy during the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis during coronavirus: Beware the 'poison' of laziness, complaining
Pope Francis Tuesday warned Christians to avoid living in a “fog” of sadness, sloth, and complaining, instead of rejoicing in... Read more
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis' Malta trip postponed
The Vatican stated Monday that Pope Francis’ trip to the islands of Malta and Gozo May 31 has been postponed... Read more
