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 hails Argentina’s doctors and nurses as ‘unsung heroes’ of pandemic
Pope Francis hailed Argentina’s healthcare workers as the “unsung heroes” of the coronavirus pandemic in a video message released Friday. Read more
Pope Francis and NBA players discuss social justice in Vatican meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic... Read more
Vatican confirms that two cardinals-designate will be absent from consistory
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday. Read more
Vatican asks Instagram to investigate “Like” by Pope Francis' account
The Vatican denies that anyone from their office “liked” a racy photograph while logged in to Pope Francis’ Instagram account,... Read more
Pope Francis tells Latin American leaders to resist corruption during the pandemic
Pope Francis has called on leaders in Latin America to not politicize the coronavirus pandemic, urging them to seek the... Read more
Pope Francis urges Passionists to help ‘the crucified of our age’
Pope Francis urged members of the Passionist order Thursday to deepen their commitment to “the crucified of our age” as... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary teaches us to pray with a heart open to God’s will
Pope Francis pointed to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model of prayer that transforms restlessness into openness to God’s... Read more
Vatican investigating racy Instagram 'like' by papal account
The Vatican is investigating usage of the papal Instagram account after Pope Francis’ official page liked a racy picture of... Read more
Pope Francis: Stretch out your hand to the poor
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Pope Francis: The poor are at the heart of the Gospel
Pope Francis on Sunday said that the needy are at the heart of the Gospel as he celebrated a Mass... Read more
Pope Francis: Care for refugees fleeing ‘viruses of injustice, violence and war’
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to care for people fleeing “the viruses of injustice, violence and war,” in a message... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates Biden on election victory in phone call
Presumptive President-elect Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Thursday, his office has announced. The Catholic, former vice president, and... Read more
Pandemic forces Vatican to scale down World Day of the Poor events
Coronavirus restrictions have forced the Vatican to scale down its commemoration of the World Day of the Poor, a Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis blesses Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal statue
Pope Francis blessed a statue of the Immaculate Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal at the end of his Wednesday... Read more
McCarrick Report: Pope Francis prays for victims of sexual abuse
Pope Francis acknowledged the publication of the McCarrick Report at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis kisses hand of missionary priest, freed after two-year captivity in Africa
Pope Francis met Monday with an Italian missionary priest who was freed last month in Mali, after having been kidnapped... Read more
Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile
Pope Francis urged Catholics in Chile Monday to renew their gratitude for the gift of the Eucharist in a letter... Read more
Pope Francis: Prepare to meet the Lord with good deeds inspired by His love
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important not to forget that at the end of one’s life there will... Read more
Teen martyred while protecting the Eucharist beatified in Spain
A 19-year-old Spanish martyr who gave his life while protecting the Eucharist was beatified Saturday at a Mass in the... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with families of the victims of the Nice basilica attack
Pope Francis will meet with families of the victims of the Nice basilica attack, the city’s mayor said Saturday at... Read more
