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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5 things to know about Pope Francis’ consecration prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The prayer will be recited by Catholics worldwide on March 25. Read more
What time is the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Find out here
The pope says he will pray the prayer at 6:30 p.m. Rome time. Read more
Pope Francis: New Vatican guide on migrant ministry promotes encounter with others
‘All of us are called to commit ourselves to universal fraternity,’ the pope wrote in a preface to the new... Read more
Pope Francis: Women can change the system of power behind Russia-Ukraine war
‘The real answer is not more weapons, more sanctions,’ he said. Read more
Want to join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's how
This Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, entrusting the nations... Read more
Pope Francis to meet Canadian Indigenous leaders and Catholic bishops next week
The pope will meet with the Indigenous groups individually. Read more
Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics
‘Thank you for your witness of faith,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: My grandfather taught me to loathe war
The pope said that the suffering of war ‘isn’t learned in books or in other ways,’ but rather ‘from grandparents... Read more
Logos for Pope Francis’ trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unveiled
The pope will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis asks all Catholics to take part in consecration of Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
‘I ask you to join in this act by inviting the priests, religious and faithful to assemble in their churches... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after plane crash in China
The pope’s condolence telegram was sent to China’s President Xi Jinping. Read more
Vatican releases text for March 25 consecration prayer for Ukraine, Russia
The Vatican has sent bishops around the world the text of the prayer that Pope Francis will lead on March... Read more
In new phone call, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tells Pope Francis he would welcome Vatican mediation
The Ukrainian president said he told the pope about ‘the blocking of rescue corridors by Russian troops.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Spending money on weapons ‘sullies the soul’
‘A war always takes you backwards, always,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis meets Lebanon’s president at the Vatican
The pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon. Read more
Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2022 at the Vatican unveiled
The pope will once again preside over the Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Good Friday. Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Things you might have missed in the new Vatican constitution
The new constitution marks a significant change in the philosophy underlying the Roman Curia. Read more
Will Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI join in the consecration of Russia and Ukraine? Here's the answer
Pope Francis has invited the bishops of the world to join him in praying for the consecration of Russia and... Read more
Don’t blame misfortunes on God, instead turn to conversion, Pope Francis says
Jesus implores us not to blame God for misfortunes and points us instead to conversion as a solution to evils... Read more
Pope Francis pleads for an end to 'abhorrent' war in Ukraine
Pope Francis continued to call for an end to the war in Ukraine Sunday, calling the violence against innocent Ukrainians... Read more
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