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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How Praedicate evangelium changes the Vatican’s dicasteries: A CNA Explainer
Pope Francis has promulgated a new apostolic constitution, Praedicate evangelium, which reforms the structure of the Roman Curia. Here are... Read more
Pope Francis visits Ukrainian refugee children hospitalized in Rome
Some of the hospitalized children suffer from serious blast wounds from the war in Ukraine, a Vatican spokesman said. Read more
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Follow St. Joseph's example, Pope Francis tells priests
Pope Francis has written a letter to the Congregation of Saint Joseph. Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’ Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis is inviting world’s bishops to join in Ukraine-Russia consecration
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and... Read more
Pope Francis to Europe’s Catholic bishops: The blood of Ukrainian children stirs our consciences
‘We would never have thought to see such scenes again,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis invites Catholic bishops worldwide to join him in consecrating Russia, Ukraine
In a letter sent urgently on Mar. 17 to all U.S. Bishops, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop... Read more
‘You are not forgotten,’ Pope Francis tells Syrians entering 12th year of war
Since the war started on March 15, 2011, half a million people have died. Read more
Our Lady of Fatima pilgrim statue arrives in Ukraine prior to March 25 consecration
A special statue of Our Lady of Fatima has arrived in Ukraine, ahead of Pope Francis’ consecration of the country... Read more
Which novena to pray for Ukraine? Here are some really good ones
Catholics worldwide are eager to join in this special time of prayer for peace in Ukraine. But many are asking:... Read more
Why does Pope Francis inaugurate the Vatican City State’s judicial year?
Previously, the judicial year was inaugurated by the president of the Vatican City State Tribunal. Read more
Pope Francis discusses Ukraine war with Russian Orthodox leader
The discussion was reported by the Patriarchate of Moscow. Read more
What has Pope Francis changed about Mass intentions? A CNA Explainer
Here’s what a recent clarification from the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary means. Read more
Here’s the prayer for Ukraine cited by Pope Francis
The prayer was composed by Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples. Read more
Pope Francis: After a nuclear war, humanity would have to ‘start from scratch’
The pope was speaking on the 21st day of the war in Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The consecration will take place on March 25. Read more
Vatican cardinal to make 2nd visit to Ukraine border at Pope Francis’ request
Cardinal Michael Czerny will travel to the Ukraine-Slovakia frontier. Read more
Here’s why Pope Francis is warning against the ‘temptation of activism’
‘If you want to be a “soul” in the world of business, do not neglect to take care of your... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask the Holy Spirit to awaken your desire to pray
Noting that the Gospel reveals that Peter, James, and John had fallen asleep prior to Jesus' Transfiguration, Pope Francis urged... Read more
Pope Francis: In the name of God, 'stop this massacre' in Ukraine
Pope Francis called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine on Sunday, condemning Russia's reported attacks on pregnant... Read more
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