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.
Pope Francis reminded Christians on Easter Sunday that the Resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith – and that even... Read more
During Easter Vigil at the Vatican Pope Francis noted that many people today mirror the sadness and grief of the... Read more
Pope Francis presided over the Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday, asking Christ’s forgiveness for the... Read more
Even as sinful people in a society filled with violence and increasing secularism, we have hope because Christ's cross perdures,... Read more
Early Easter greetings and birthday wishes were the reason for Pope Francis’ visit with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis spent Holy Thursday washing the feet of inmates, telling them in a brief homily that God is someone... Read more
Pope Francis has given an interview ahead of his Holy Thursday visit to a prison, warning, among other things, against... Read more
During his annual Chrism Mass for Holy Week Pope Francis told priests to always convey the truth and mercy of... Read more
As the Church this week reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion and death, Pope Francis said that it is the cross that... Read more
Pope Francis has dismissed a New Hampshire priest from the clerical state, after the priest was convicted of stealing some... Read more
Pope Francis will hold an ordinary public consistory on April 20, where the cardinals of the Church are expected to... Read more
The caresses born of love are the most important medicine, Pope Francis told a group of patients, families, and doctors... Read more
The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis' trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as... Read more
On Monday the latest Pope Francis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome – a new laundromat, with washing,... Read more
After a bomb blast killed nearly 30 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in Egypt, Pope Francis voiced his closeness to... Read more
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said that as Holy Week begins, we should contemplate not only the glory with which... Read more
On Saturday Pope Francis held a special prayer vigil in anticipation of WYD and the 2018 Synod of Bishops, telling... Read more
Pope Francis said Friday that when it comes to solving the immigration crisis, the media need to stop perpetuating negative... Read more
This Holy Thursday, Pope Francis will wash the feet of prison inmates and say Mass at their penitentiary. Read more
Young people are the subject of Pope Francis’ universal prayer intention for April, and in his prayer video presenting the... Read more