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.
“The sexual abuse of minors by clergy and its poor handling by Church leaders has been one of the greatest... Read more
The Order of Malta this week elected Fra’ John Dunlap as prince and 81st grand master of the Order of... Read more
The message was published on May 4, just under three months before the Aug. 1-6 international gathering. Read more
The MAC Foundation is working to create a digital library that will be “a single online access point” for historic... Read more
The brief encounter in St. Peter’s Square with Metropolitan Anthony took place days after the pope said secret peace talks... Read more
Pope Francis spoke about Europe, its roots, and the problem of consumerism during his weekly audience with the public May... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer video is promoted by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which raises awareness of monthly papal prayer intentions. Read more
Pope Francis said the Billings method has spurred “a serious reflection” on “the need for education in the value of... Read more
Bishop Tobin is succeeded by Bishop Richard Henning, whom Pope Francis in November appointed as coadjutor bishop of Providence. Read more
Some 50,000 people attended a public outdoor Mass with Pope Francis in Budapest on Sunday. Read more
“Life is real, not virtual. It does not take place on a screen, but in the world!” Pope Francis said... Read more
At the end of the visit, the children and residents presented the pope with a handmade gift. Read more
“It is not enough to provide bread to fill stomachs; we need to fill people’s hearts!” Pope Francis said Saturday... Read more
Pope Francis addressed Hungarian clergy during the first day of his three-day visit to Budapest. Read more
The pope said abortion is “always a tragic defeat” in an address to Hungarian authorities. Read more
Pope Francis called for “creative efforts for peace” during the first address of his three-day visit to Budapest. Read more
Ukraine’s prime minister told journalists Thursday that he has asked Pope Francis for help getting back children forcibly deported to... Read more
Cardinal Péter Erdő, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, talked with CNA’s sister news organization on the eve of Pope Francis’ trip to... Read more
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023, Pope Francis said “God’s call includes a ‘sending.’” Read more
The Vatican announced Wednesday that there will be laypeople participating as voting members in the Synod on Synodality’s October assembly. Read more