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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Pope Francis: The saints show us how to live in communion with the Church
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri,... Read more
Why the Zanchetta case matters for the Church
The Vatican has made no public comment on the court’s verdict. Read more
Catholic bishop in Puerto Rico says his removal by Pope Francis is ‘totally unjust’
He said he was asked to resign because he ‘had not been obedient to the pope nor had I been... Read more
How Pope Francis’ tone on the Ukraine war has shifted
The pope’s words at the Angelus marked a subtle but important change. Read more
Pope Francis’ March prayer intention: For Christians facing new bioethical challenges
‘Let us pray that we may give a Christian response to bioethical challenges,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis wants 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon to be an ‘event with life’
‘If you are not poets, this meeting will not work,’ the pope told organizers. Read more
Pope Francis names Washington priest as an auxiliary bishop of Seattle
Father Frank Schuster said he had to pick ‘my jaw up from the floor’ after learning of the appointment. Read more
The Order of Malta’s reform is now firmly in Pope Francis’ hands
Knights said that the pope ‘listened carefully to their issues’ at a Feb. 26 meeting. Read more
Pope Francis on Lent: Jesus is with us, even when we’re tempted
Pope Francis highlighted Jesus’ 40-day journey in the desert, where he is tempted by the devil, as an example for... Read more
Pope Francis sends cardinals to Ukraine, where ‘rivers of blood and tears flow’
Pope Francis condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with the country on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis talks to cancer league about power of redemptive suffering
The pope met with members of the Italian League for the Fight against Cancer. Read more
WWII martyr Titus Brandsma to be canonized with Charles de Foucauld
Two religious women will also be declared saints on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis accepts retirement of Peoria’s Bishop Jenky on 75th birthday
He is succeeded by coadjutor Bishop Louis Tylka. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
The pope will travel to Kinshasa, Goma, and Juba. Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about eternal rewards, not appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
Bishops ask Pope Francis to consecrate Ukraine and Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary
The request was issued by Ukraine’s Latin Rite Catholic bishops. Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is a time for conversion and interior renewal
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Polish people for opening homes to Ukrainians fleeing war
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
German Cardinal Woelki submits resignation to Pope Francis
The pope will decide on the Cologne archbishop’s resignation in due course. Read more
After meeting Pope Francis, leader invites France’s Muslims to pray for peace in Ukraine
The pope has asked people worldwide to fast and pray for an end to the conflict. Read more
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