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 urges European countries to take ‘shared responsibility’ for refugees and migrants
The pope made the appeal at his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis meets Metropolitan Hilarion as hopes rise for second summit with Moscow patriarch
The pope held a historic first meeting with Patriarch Kirill in 2016. Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop for Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
Bishop-elect Jeffrey J. Walsh is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton. Read more
2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
The World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1. Read more
Pope Francis calls domestic abuse ‘satanic’ during new television special
Pope Francis spoke to four people who have faced difficult circumstances in life, including a woman who was a victim... Read more
Pope Francis’ 85th birthday party included lots of kids and cake
Pope Francis on Sunday joined a belated celebration of his 85th birthday, thrown by the children and families helped by... Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s focus on helping others this Christmas
A good way to get out of a negative mood is to help others, following the example of Mary, who... Read more
Pope Francis: Vaccine access is a matter of justice
The pope told new ambassadors that the ongoing pandemic is a reminder that “we are a global community where one... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates his 85th birthday with refugees he helped bring to Italy
The group of about ten refugees are being supported directly by Pope Francis. Read more
10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
The tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223. Read more
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 85th birthday
The pope never lets his birthday get in the way of regular business. Read more
Pope Francis: Halving of Jesuit numbers worldwide is a lesson in humility
‘We have to get used to humiliation,’ the pope told Jesuits in Greece. Read more
Pope Francis appoints commissioner to oversee Rome basilica’s financial assets
St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis creates new foundation promoting principles of ‘Fratelli tutti’
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Pope Francis: Learn from St. Joseph to cultivate silence
The pope appealed for prayers for Haiti at his general audience. Read more
Christmas at the Vatican: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will celebrate this year
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year. Read more
Pope Francis tells France’s Catholic bishops he’ll meet authors of landmark abuse report
The pope said he was ‘completely available’ for a meeting. Read more
Pope Francis: The value of a person is not determined by ability
In a meeting with disabled children and their caregivers at the Vatican, Pope Francis said that if disability or illness... Read more
Pope Francis approves miracle attributed to a French nun who will be made a saint
The miracle attributed to Rivier, who can now be canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church, involved the healing... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘May Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego teach us how to always walk together’
The pope looked ahead to the Jubilee of Guadalupe in 2031. Read more
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