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 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
PHOTOS: Pilgrims from all over the world pass through Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica
Pilgrims from around the world are passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, which Pope Francis opened to... Read more
Jubilee USA partners with Caritas International in debt relief campaign for poor countries
Representatives from Caritas Internationalis and Jubilee USA Network announced the five-year campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope,” on Dec. 23. Read more
Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians on feast of St. Stephen
In his Angelus address on Dec. 26, Pope Francis reflected on Stephen’s last words as he was being stoned to... Read more
Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door
The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door... Read more
Urbi et orbi: Pope Francis urges world leaders to pursue dialogue, peace in jubilee year
Pope Francis insisted that a “just and lasting peace” can only be achieved in our world if people first turn... Read more
Pope Francis on Christmas 2024: God is our hope
The 88-year-old Pope Francis presided over Mass during the Night on Christmas Eve after opening the Holy Door to officially... Read more
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the... Read more
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
