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.
The Latest
Pope Francis encourages reconciliation in Colombia at Truth Commission presentation
A message from the pope was read at the June 28 presentation of the final report of the commission. Read more
Faith ‘is never a walk in the park,’ Pope Francis says on Peter and Paul feast
The pope prayed a mid-week Angelus to mark the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the... Read more
Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric attack’ on Ukraine mall
A Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more
Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I have been able to walk for three days’
The 85-year-old pope has used a wheelchair for many of his public audiences for nearly two months. Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers after 46 migrants found dead in Texas trailer truck
The pope expressed sorrow for the recent migrant deaths in the state of Texas and in North Africa. Read more
Pope Francis to teens: Use the summer break well
"I encourage you to use well and responsibly the time that is available to you," Pope Francis said in a... Read more
After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
The pope's trip was canceled because of continued problems with his knee. Read more
Pope Francis: Resisting anger takes 'tremendous interior strength,' so ask God for help
Pope Francis addressed pilgrims gathered for the 10th World Meeting of Families at his weekly Angelus address. Read more
World Meeting of Families 2022: Full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families during the World Meeting of Families... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not sugarcoat your witness of the Gospel
"Jesus is not like that sugary image in those little pictures, no: Jesus is at our side," Pope Francis said... Read more
Pope Francis: Nuclear weapons are ‘immoral’
Pope Francis condemned the use of nuclear weapons in favor of a “culture of life and peace” in a message... Read more
Pope Francis discusses ‘survival of Christians in the Middle East’ with Melkite bishops
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church's synod of bishops is taking place in Rome this week. Read more
Let Jesus Christ feed the hungers of your life, Pope Francis says on Corpus Christi
The pope also prayed for the upcoming World Meeting of Families, and for peace in Myanmar and Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis: Follow St. Paul’s wisdom when using tech to spread the Gospel
The pope also warned about “disinformation” in today’s media environment. Read more
Pope Francis: The Virgin Mary teaches us ‘to live eucharistically’
The Blessed Virgin Mary never allowed herself to be “paralyzed by pride or fear,” the pope told young Catholics from... Read more
Pope Francis: Candidates for the priesthood must be well scrutinized
The pope was speaking to seminary formators from the Milan archdiocese. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus and the Buddha understood need to overcome egoism
The pope was speaking to a Buddhist delegation from Thailand. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Belgian bishop’s request not to be made a cardinal
Bishop Lucas Van Looy was due to receive the red hat on Aug. 27. Read more
We have a new Vatican constitution, but where are the new curial appointments?
The new Vatican constitution Praedicate evangelium went into force on June 5. Read more
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