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 makes surprise visit to Vatican sports camp
Pope Francis made a surprise visit Monday to a sports camp for the children of Vatican employees. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of Cardinal Grocholewski
Pope Francis offered his condolences after Polish Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski died early Friday at the age of 80. Read more
Catholic bishops seek cancelation of poor countries’ debts at G20 finance summit
Catholic bishops have urged the U.K.’s finance minister to press for the cancelation of debts owed by the world’s poorest... Read more
Pope Francis makes mission founded by St. Junipero Serra a minor basilica
Pope Francis has elevated a California mission church founded by St. Junipero Serra to the rank of minor basilica. The... Read more
'Pope Francis' hospital boat delivers aid to pandemic-hit Amazon
A hospital boat named after Pope Francis has been delivering medical aid along the Amazon River as rural communities struggle... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘If we want, we can become good soil’
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to reflect on whether they are receptive to the Word of God. Read more
Pope Francis expresses sadness after Hagia Sophia is declared a mosque
Pope Francis expressed his sadness Sunday after Turkey’s decision to convert the former Byzantine cathedral of Hagia Sophia back into... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes 'Padre Kino,' Arizona's missionary priest
Pope Francis recognized the life of Servant of God Eusebio Kino, S.J., as one of heroic virtue on Saturday. Kino, an... Read more
Pope Francis advances cause of teen who died of bone cancer
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtues of a 14-year-old Italian boy who died in... Read more
Pope Francis sends message to priests on Argentina’s coronavirus front line
Pope Francis sent a video message Thursday to the priests who work in Argentina’s poor neighborhoods serving the sick and... Read more
Pope Francis appoints former European Central Bank chief to pontifical academy
Pope Francis appointed the former president of the European Central Bank to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences Friday. Read more
Pope Francis calls on Christians to recognize the face of Christ in migrants
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday asking the Virgin Mary to help Christians recognize the face of Christ in each migrant... Read more
Bishop's brother appointed brother bishop in Savannah
Pope Francis appointed Fr. Stephen D. Parkes as the next bishop of Savannah, Georgia, Wednesday. Read more
Primate of Poland: Church must rebuild trust amid abuse crisis
The Catholic Church can only rebuild trust in its handling of clerical abuse by “taking responsibility for clarifying all crimes... Read more
Pope Francis to celebrate Mass marking anniversary of Lampedusa visit
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Wednesday marking the seventh anniversary of his visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa. Read more
Ennio Morricone, composer honored by Pope Francis, dies at 91
Ennio Morricone, an Oscar-winning Italian composer honored by Pope Francis, has died at the age of 91. Read more
Pope Francis commends UN Security Council for global ceasefire resolution
Pope Francis applauded the United Nations Security Council Sunday for its recent resolution calling for an immediate global ceasefire amid... Read more
Pope Francis makes donation to World Food Programme as pandemic causes rising hunger
Pope Francis has made a donation to the World Food Programme as the organization works to feed 270 million people... Read more
Pope Francis appoints apostolic visitor for Ethiopian Catholics in US and Canada
Pope Francis appointed an apostolic visitor Thursday for Ethiopian Catholics in the United States and Canada. Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences to Benedict XVI following his brother’s death
Pope Francis offered his condolences to Benedict XVI Thursday following the death of his brother. Read more
