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 prayed for the intercession of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday to convert “the hearts of those... Read more
The pope addressed thousands gathered within St. Peter’s Basilica amid renovation projects in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year... Read more
During an audience with Pope Francis on June 27, the priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) received devotional... Read more
The Holy Spirit “guides us and calls us to conversion,” Francis said, “to a change in lifestyle in order to ... Read more
The plan was outlined in Pope Francis’ latest motu proprio, “Fratello Sole,” or “Brother Sun.” Read more
“We cannot ignore the evil intentions and actions of drug dealers and traffickers. They are murderers!” Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis on Monday met with three leaders of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, an institute whose... Read more
Pope Francis met with Ivan Soltanovsky, Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See, on June 22. Read more
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner and prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is traveling to Ukraine... Read more
“The audience, which lasted about half an hour, took place in an atmosphere of warmth and affection on the part... Read more
The diplomatic appointment comes after months of speculation and rumor as to Gänswein’s future after the death of Pope Benedict... Read more
Speaking from an Apostolic Palace window on June 23, Pope Francis asked the crowd in St. Peter’s Square to reflect... Read more
“There is no compromise on human life!” Pope Francis said in a message sent to organizers ahead of the march. Read more
“Peace is always made together,” Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said June 19 as reported by Vatican News. Read more
In his talk given during the audience in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, the Holy Father called this encounter... Read more
In the one-hour conversation on June 20 organized by the Building Bridges Initiative, Pope Francis spoke directly to students from... Read more
“I have been summoned to the Palace of the Holy Office on June 20, in person or represented by a... Read more
As reported by President Davide Prosperi, the pope spoke of “the need to share the charism and for a co-responsibility... Read more
“It is necessary to make the Psalms our prayer,” the pope said at his general audience in an overcast but... Read more
Reflecting on Jesus’ parable comparing the kingdom of God to a mustard seed, the pope said Christians should have an... Read more