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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Russia is ‘willing’ to speak with Pope Francis about the war in Ukraine
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov said his government is willing to talk with Pope Francis, the U.S., and France to... Read more
Pope Francis warns seminarians that the vice of pornography ‘weakens the soul’
Pope Francis warned seminarians this week about how the vice of digital pornography “weakens the priestly heart.” Read more
‘Lazy, tepid, sad’: Pope Francis explains how desolation can be turned to good
Pope Francis explained on Wednesday how times of spiritual desolation — described by St. Ignatius of Loyola as feelings of... Read more
Cardinal Tagle defends Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has defended the Vatican’s decision to renew its provisional agreement with China on the appointment of... Read more
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron
Pope Francis received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican on Monday. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Italy as Giorgia Meloni becomes first female prime minister
Pope Francis offered a prayer for Italy on Sunday as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni became the country’s first female leader. Read more
More than 840,000 responded to the pope’s call to pray the rosary for peace
At his Angelus prayer last Sunday, Pope Francis lent his support to the effort and encouraged parents to join their... Read more
Pope Francis announces that World Youth Day registration is open
World Youth Day is targeted at people between the ages of 16 to 35, according to its organizers. Read more
Pope Francis warns of the danger of ‘spiritual arrogance’
The pope warned that “spiritual arrogance” can lead to adoration of one’s ego instead of God. Read more
World Mission Day 2022: Key figures and notable anniversaries
Figures published on the occasion of this year’s World Mission Sunday — this year celebrated on Oct. 23 — are... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes opening of Jewish-Catholic center at Polish university
Pope Francis has welcomed the establishment of a Center for Catholic-Jewish Relations in Poland and called for a deepening appreciation... Read more
Pope Francis to visit relatives in northern Italy
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will pay a private visit to his relatives in northern Italy next month. Read more
Pope Francis: Be like St. Augustine and examine the story of your life
Why Pope Francis recommends examining the story of your life like this great doctor of the church. Read more
Pope Francis appoints pro-abortion economist to Pontifical Academy for Life
One of the newest members of the Pontifical Academy for Life appointed by Pope Francis is an outspoken advocate of... Read more
Pope Francis calls on entrepreneurs to be ‘prophets’
Pope Francis has called on entrepreneurs to be “prophets” and transform the economy to ethical principles. Read more
Pope Francis tells Cistercians: ‘The main thing is not to let the evil one steal our hope!’
Pope Francis told Cistercians on Monday to embrace “the greater poverty of spirit and goods in order to be more... Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is medicine for the weary soul
The pope also suggested a simple traditional spiritual practice that “is a bit forgotten today.” Read more
Pope Francis announces decision to extend Synod on Synodality to 2024
The pope explained that he made the decision to provide more time for discernment. Read more
Pope Francis to Communion and Liberation: ‘Preserve the unity’
Oct. 15 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Father Luigi Giussani, a theologian and public intellectual who founded... Read more
Will Pope Francis and Russian Patriarch Kirill finally meet in this tiny European country?
The prime minister of Montenegro proposed that an eventual meeting between Pope Francis and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill could... Read more
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