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: The Epiphany invites us to adore the Lord and help the poor
In his homily Saturday, Pope Francis urged the faithful to “find God in flesh and bone, in the faces of... Read more
American dioceses will hold local synod ‘listening sessions’ through Lent 2024
The bishops’ conference suggested that dioceses hear from “voices that may not have been heard in earlier stages of the... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic news media can’t be ‘neutral’ in the message they convey
The pontiff made his remarks at a Jan. 4 audience with a delegation from the Society of Catholic Publicists of... Read more
Cardinal Fernández: Vatican’s same-sex blessings guidance is ‘clear answer’ to German bishops
Members of the controversial German Synodal Way overwhelmingly approved developing formalized ritual texts for same-sex blessings in March 2023. Read more
Resistance to same-sex blessings grows in Africa, but bishops are divided globally
More than two weeks after the Vatican issued a declaration on blessings of same-sex couples, bishops remain divided over the... Read more
Italian priest excommunicated for calling Pope Francis a ‘usurper’
The Diocese of Livorno in Tuscany issued a decree on Jan. 1 notifying Catholics that Father Ramon Guidetti “publicly committed... Read more
Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is beside you in your worst moments
In life’s worst moments, never forget that Jesus is beside you, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January is for the gift of diversity in the Church. Read more
Conference on anniversary of Benedict’s death focuses on legacy defined by love of Christ
Friends, scholars and former colleagues of Pope Benedict XVI gathered in the Campo Santo Teutonico in Vatican City, from Dec.... Read more
Pope Francis: Entrust 2024 to the Mother of God
The pope made his appeal during Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 1 for the solemnity of Mary, Mother... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on Mary’s motherhood, prays for Nicaragua during New Year’s Angelus
Just days after Christmas, Nicaragua’s Sandinista regime abducted four priests, whose whereabouts are still unknown. Read more
Pope Francis: Faith allows Christians to live transition into the new year ‘differently’
Pope Francis rang in the new year and gave thanks for 2023 at a special New Year’s Eve Vatican liturgy. Read more
Pope Francis says Benedict XVI ‘blesses us and accompanies us’ from heaven
In his final Angelus address of 2023, Pope Francis paid tribute to Pope Benedict XVI on the one-year anniversary of... Read more
CNA’s top 10 Catholic stories of 2023
2023 was filled with highs and lows for the Catholic community. Here is a list of our top Catholic stories... Read more
What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?
Despite advanced age and health challenges, the pope visited six countries on three continents in 2023. Read more
Chris Christie ties his shift on gay marriage to Vatican ruling on same-sex blessings
Christie, who identifies as Catholic, told New Hampshire voters: “I don’t have any objection to it any longer. In the... Read more
Pope Francis urges young adults at Taizé event to ‘dare to build a different world’
The European Meeting is an annual ecumenical Christian event that hosts several thousand young adults from across the world to... Read more
Pope Francis speaks with Zelenskyy about peace efforts in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the pontiff expressed “his wishes of peace — just peace for all of us” during... Read more
‘Benedict trusted Francis. But he was bitterly disappointed,’ biographer says in new interview
Pope Benedict XVI’s biographer, Peter Seewald, has raised concerns about how Pope Francis is managing the legacy of his predecessor. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Cardinal Burke amid salary, apartment controversy
In a press release, the Holy See Press Office briefly mentioned that the pope had met with Cardinal Raymond Burke... Read more
