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’ advice on retirement: Leave ‘a legacy of good, rather than just goods’
The pope was speaking at his general audience. Read more
Titus Brandsma: A new patron saint of journalism?
More than 60 journalists have issued an appeal to Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis invites grandparents to join a ‘spiritual and non-violent revolution’
The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Pope Francis to LGBT people: God ‘does not disown any of his children’
“A ‘selective’ church, one of ‘pure blood,’ is not Holy Mother Church, but rather a sect,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis’ Lebanon trip ‘delayed for health reasons’
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’ Read more
What’s the future of Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations?
Pope Francis appears to have burned ecumenical bridges with Moscow. Vatican Cardinal Kurt Koch is seeking to rebuild them. Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Bishop-elect Michael G. Woost is a priest of the Cleveland diocese. Read more
Mother’s Day: Pope Francis sends moms ‘Our prayer, affection, best wishes’
In his Regina Caeli address, Pope Francis asked the faithful to celebrate their mothers in a special way on Sunday,... Read more
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury say South Sudan trip will be a ‘pilgrimage of peace’
"In anticipation of our pilgrimage of peace this coming summer, we look forward to visiting your great country.” Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It’s not possible to worship God while making the liturgy a battleground’
Pope Francis said that the liturgy should not be “a battleground” for “outdated issues.” Read more
Pope Francis encourages new Swiss Guard recruits ‘to grow as Christians’
Thirty-six new recruits will be sworn in today. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Barbarity of war’ should inspire new push for Christian unity
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Read more
Pope Francis encourages religious orders to ‘make their synodal journey’
The pope spoke off the cuff to members of the International Union of Superiors General. Read more
Pope Francis merges 4 foundations into new Vatican hospitality body
A papal decree, known as a chirograph, united the foundations under a new body known as the Domus Vaticanae. Read more
Pope Francis uses wheelchair in public for first time since colon surgery
The pope was pushed in a wheelchair onto the stage of the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. Read more
World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2022: Pope Francis says ‘Church must become increasingly synodal’
The pope made the comment in his annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations message. Read more
Russian Orthodox Church: Pope Francis’ comments about talks with Patriarch Kirill ‘regrettable’
The Moscow Patriarchate said the pope’s words were ‘unlikely to contribute to the establishment of a constructive dialogue.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Faith is not something only ‘for old people’
The pope was speaking at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for not leaving his chair at Wednesday audience
‘Unfortunately, I won’t be able to stop among you due to my knee injury,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis narrows choice for next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops
The pope said that ‘an authoritative cardinal’ should lead the influential bishops’ conference. Read more
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