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 private audience with the pope took place shortly before the public release of Gänswein’s forthcoming book detailing his nearly... Read more
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope said in his Angelus address that “Jesus reveals God’s... Read more
On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Jan. 8, the pope baptized 13 babies and presided over... Read more
When Pope Francis once again launched the appeal for peace in the Holy Land, he probably had in his eyes... Read more
The constitution goes into effect on Jan. 31. Read more
Here is is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Read more
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more
In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that today’s world... Read more
“Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be complete as you hear his voice, now and forever!” Read more
Pope Francis began his message Jan. 4 with a reference to his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who died on Dec. 31. Read more
Pope Francis visited Benedict frequently, including a final time three days before the pope emeritus' death. Read more
An estimated 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the pope’s New Year’s Day Angelus reflection. Read more
At the first papal Mass of 2023, thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica prayed for the late Pope... Read more
Pope Francis gave thanks for the good works and sacrifices of Benedict XVI, hours after the pope emeritus’ death on... Read more
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in... Read more
A leading politician serving the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has strongly echoed Pope Francis’ concerns about the humanitarian situation in... Read more
“I find that his flexibility and his far-sighted vision have much to say to us.” Read more
“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more
Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted —... Read more