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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Boy who got past security barrier to embrace Pope Francis at WYD 2013 is now a seminarian
On July 26, 2013, Nathan de Brito managed to get to the popemobile carrying Pope Francis through the streets of... Read more
ANALYSIS: How to interpret Pope Francis’ choice of new cardinals
Pope Francis has appointed the overwhelming majority of cardinals who will choose his successor. Read more
Meet the two new cardinals with ties to the U.S.
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, two of whom have deep ties to the Church in the United States. Read more
Pope Francis: Do we allow ourselves to be amazed at God’s works?
The Holy Father prayed the Angelus from St. Peter’s, recalling Jesus’ praise for the Father for revealing his wonders to... Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop Fernández
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 121 cardinals from 66 countries at eight consistories. Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ Mongolia visit in September
The pope will meet with government leaders, engage in interreligious dialogue, and celebrate Mass for the country’s small Catholic population. Read more
Synod on Synodality: Vatican publishes full list of participants
For the first time, laypeople will be full voting members of the synod, which begins in October. Read more
Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000
“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment
In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more
Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’
Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández
The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery
Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more
Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more
Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity
In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Mary MacKillop evangelized through Catholic education
Commenting on the late June weather, Francis asked pilgrims at the start of the event “to be a little patient... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi to go to Moscow this week as Pope Francis’ peace envoy
Zuppi will arrive in Russia’s capital less than one week after a paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group rebelled... Read more
Pope Francis names Bishop Coyne as new coadjutor archbishop of Hartford
As coadjutor, Bishop Christopher Coyne will assist Archbishop Leonard Blair in the administration of the Hartford Archdiocese and succeed him... Read more
‘There is sometimes a terrifying silence’ regarding abortions in Africa, priest says
Father Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed concern about the “general silence” on abortion in Africa. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more
Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel... Read more
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