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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Christians and Muslims alike welcome Pope Francis' trip to Iraq
Iraqi Christians and Muslims alike have expressed excitment for Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, an aid worker based in... Read more
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis ‘delighted’ as Muslim group oversees encyclical’s Russian translation
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he was “delighted” to learn that a Muslim group had overseen the translation of... Read more
Pope Francis to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines with Mass
Pope Francis will offer Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 14 to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in... Read more
How Pope Francis used a donated Lamborghini to help rebuild Iraqi Christian communities
Christians in Iraq’s Nineveh Plains were able to rebuild a nursery school and other facilities destroyed by the Islamic State... Read more
Pope Francis prays for a renewal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March is for a renewed experience of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Read more
Pope Francis calls for end to ‘bloody clashes’ in Burma
Pope Francis appealed on Wednesday for an end to “bloody clashes” and the release of political leaders in Burma. Read more
Pope Francis: World could face a new ‘great flood’
Pope Francis said in a new book released on Tuesday that the world could face a catastrophe like the Great... Read more
Archbishop Warda: With papal visit, world will see ‘joyful people’ of Iraq
The Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Erbil said he hopes with Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq, the world will see a... Read more
Apostolic nuncio in Iraq tests positive for COVID-19 five days before papal trip
The apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Sunday, Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for COVID... Read more
Pope Francis prays for children suffering from rare diseases
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and... Read more
Pope Francis: The Lord does not permit darkness to have the last word
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important to remember when facing a difficult trial that the “Lord is Risen... Read more
Pope Francis says seeing a psychiatrist helped him with anxiety when he was younger
Pope Francis has said that seeing a psychiatrist in Argentina helped him with anxiety when he was a younger priest... Read more
What changes may be coming to the College of Cardinals in 2021?
When Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako turns 80 on Feb. 27, the cardinals eligible to vote in a conclave will drop... Read more
Where is Pope Francis going in Iraq and why? A CNA Explainer
In a week’s time Pope Francis is expected to make history by becoming the first pope to travel to Iraq.... Read more
Pope Francis’ new doctor is a specialist in aging
Pope Francis on Wednesday named a specialist in aging to be his personal doctor, after his previous physician died earlier... Read more
Pope Francis praises ‘exemplary witness’ of Italian ambassador killed in Congo
Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Tuesday after three people were killed in an attack on the United Nations convoy... Read more
In confidential interviews, Catholic bishops talk COVID, Joe Biden, Pope Francis
A series of one-on-one interviews with more than two dozen bishops has revealed significant concern among the Church leaders over... Read more
From Pius XI to Pope Francis: A history of Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican
For nearly 100 years, popes have set aside time for an annual retreat and meditation on spiritual exercises. Read more
Pope Francis honors sacrifice of medical workers who died in coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis on Saturday expressed his gratitude for the sacrifice of medical workers, especially those who have died in the... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian life 'is a battle against the spirit of evil'
Like Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, Christians must be prepared to battle evil, knowing that “with faith,... Read more
