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 names Cardinal Robert McElroy to lead Washington, D.C., Archdiocese
The 70-year-old cardinal succeeds Cardinal Wilton Gregory in leading the influential archdiocese that serves the U.S. capital. Read more
Pope Francis: Bring hope with a ‘yes to life’ in jubilee year
“Let us not be afraid to throw open bright windows of closeness to those who are suffering, of forgiveness, of... Read more
Pope attends episcopal ordination of Rome’s new auxiliary bishop
Cardinal Baldassare Reina emphasized three fundamental aspects of episcopal ministry while emphasizing that episcopacy is service, not honor. Read more
Bullying in schools ‘prepares for war, not peace,’ Pope Francis tells Catholic educators
The pontiff repeatedly emphasized his message against bullying, having participants pledge “No bullying!” during the audience. Read more
Pope Francis to teaching sisters: Leave ‘vinegar faces’ behind, embrace joy
“Many times in my life I have encountered nuns with a vinegar face, and this is not friendly, this is... Read more
Pope Francis encourages blind young people to be pilgrims of hope
Pope Francis encouraged those present to be “people on the journey” who always have the desire to continue, “always with... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans attack, offers prayers
The pope sent a condolence message to New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Jan. 2 offering prayers for the souls... Read more
Vatican sets funeral for Cardinal Amato as Pope Francis praises ‘faithful servant’
Pope Francis praised the late cardinal’s “priestly spirit” and theological preparation, highlighting his decades of service. Read more
In New Year’s Angelus, pope ties debt forgiveness to peace
In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed... Read more
Pope Francis preaches peace, protection of life in New Year’s homily
“Protecting life, caring for wounded life, restoring dignity to the life of every ‘born of woman’ is the fundamental basis... Read more
Here are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2025
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released the Holy Father’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2025. Read more
Relatives of Belgian King Baudouin: ‘His whole life was a witness to the living Christ’
Relatives say if King Baudouin were to be recognized as a saint, they would want for him to be an... Read more
Pope Francis remembers Jimmy Carter’s ‘firm commitment’ to peace, reconciliation
The former president died on Dec. 29 at age 100 after entering hospice care in February 2023. Read more
13 Catholic missionaries and pastoral workers reportedly killed worldwide in 2024
The Vatican’s missionary agency documented that five pastoral workers were killed in Africa, five in America, and two priests died... Read more
Pope Francis: Family dialogue defeats digital distraction
“Never, never this,” Francis said about mobile phones at the family table. “Talk, listen to each other, this is the... Read more
Pope Francis prays for South Korea air crash victims and families
“My thoughts go to the many families in South Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic air accident,” the... Read more
Pope Francis’ 2024 travels: historic visits to Southeast Asia, Oceania, Belgium, and Corsica
Despite health challenges, Pope Francis embarked on ambitious travels in 2024, visiting Southeast Asia and Oceania, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Corsica. Read more
Pope Francis: How to be ‘pilgrims of hope’ during 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch... Read more
Will Pope Francis visit Ukraine in 2025?
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, said “Pope Francis sometimes likes to make surprises.” Read more
