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 praises bocce, calling it a sport for ‘normal people’
The Holy Father recalled the popularity of the sport in rural villages in the past and its tendency to help... Read more
Vatican officially opens beatification process for late Belgian King Baudouin
Pope Francis announced the opening of the cause for beatification and canonization of King Baudouin during his recent apostolic journey... Read more
Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas
“May the weapons be silenced and Christmas carols resound!” Pope Francis insisted on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis at Sunday Angelus before Christmas: ‘No child is ever a mistake’
Pope Francis emphasized that “no child is ever a mistake” during his last Angelus address before Christmas Day. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims as death toll in German Christmas market attack reaches 5
Pope Francis expressed shock and offered prayers after a deadly attack at a Christmas market in Germany killed five people,... Read more
Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis delivered Christmas messages at the Vatican, warning against gossip, while the Holy See announced he is experiencing cold... Read more
A visual tour of the Holy Doors Pope Francis will open for the 2025 Jubilee
The rite of opening the Holy Doors of the main basilicas of Rome to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee Year is... Read more
Pope Francis appoints 5 new auxiliary bishops for Chicago Archdiocese
“These fine archdiocesan priests reflect the people of this particular Church and the many talents of our local presbyterate,” Cardinal... Read more
Biden to meet with Pope Francis in January to discuss ‘peace’
U.S. President Joe Biden accepted an invitation to visit Pope Francis next month and discuss efforts to advance peace, the... Read more
Pope Francis sends special Christmas gift to the people of war-torn Ukraine
In addition to a small mobile medical unit, the Holy Father is sending to Ukraine six ultrasound machines. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Cyclone Chido victims in France’s poorest overseas territory
Pope Francis on Wednesday prayed especially for Cyclone Chido victims in the French territory of Mayotte during his weekly general... Read more
Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization
Mother Teresa of St. Augustine and her 15 companions, who were guillotined in Paris as they sang hymns of praise,... Read more
As he turns 88, 8 + 8 interesting things about Pope Francis
On the occasion of his 88th birthday, CNA highlights some interesting facts about Pope Francis. Read more
Pope Francis reveals he survived two threats to his life in Iraq
Pope Francis has revealed in a new book, “Spera,” that he narrowly escaped two attempts on his life during his... Read more
Pope Francis pens essay on humor: ‘Irony is a medicine’
“The Gospel, which urges us to become like little children for our own salvation (Matthew 18:3), reminds us to regain... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Jordan and the titular see of Siminia
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis for Father Iyad Twal’s appointments. Read more
Pope Francis at 88: Age-old wisdom, intergenerational dialogue at heart of evangelization
Having instituted the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly in 2021, the Holy Father is keeping true to his... Read more
In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor
The 40-minute private meeting took place in a room at Ajaccio’s Napoleon Bonaparte Airport, where the two leaders addressed several... Read more
Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’
“It is a great joy for me to welcome you to the house of St. Peter, to the home of... Read more
Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica
During the Dec. 15 trip, the pontiff encouraged the island’s Catholic majority to continue to foster its traditional piety as... Read more
