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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Francis prays for Charlie Gard, as his parents end legal battle

Jul 24, 2017

After a US neurologist determined that an experimental therapy could no longer potentially be of aid to a British baby... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 15, 2017.

This boy invited Pope Francis on a pilgrimage – and here's how he responded

Jul 23, 2017

Nine-year-old Andrea is an Italian boy who joined 130 children last month for a “Pilgrimage of Joy” to the Marian... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

Pope: the choice between good, evil is one we all have to make

Jul 23, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis said good and evil are often entwined, and that as sinners, we can't label any one... Read more

Pope Francis greets the judges of the Roman Rota at the Vatican's Clementine Hall Jan. 22, 2016.

In latest appointments, Pope names new members of Roman Rota

Jul 20, 2017

By Elise Harris

Fr. Pierangelo Pietracatella and Fr. Hans-Peter Fischer are the newest members of the Roman Rota, and mark the latest in... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 21, 2016.

Pope phones trash man who lost legs in accident

Jul 19, 2017

Maximiliano Acuña is a garbage collector in Buenos Aires who earlier this year was injured in a serious accident that... Read more

Pope Francis smiles in St. Peter's Square June 14, 2017.

Jesus not only sows the seed, he’ll pull the thorns, Pope Francis says

Jul 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday, Pope Francis said that in the parable of the seed and the sower Jesus invites us to reclaim... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a baby girl during his trip to Fatima May 12-13, 2017.

Pope: Caring for creation means caring for your brother and sister

Jul 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Friday sent a message to an international congress on care for our common home in the context... Read more

Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches and Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical Oriental Institute, on Sept. 17, 2015.

In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future

Jul 13, 2017

Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the... Read more

Melinda Gates.

Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching

Jul 12, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates.  Read more

Jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Nov. 12, 2016.

Pope calls catechists to be joyful, creative witnesses of Christ

Jul 12, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a message sent to catechists from all over the world, Pope Francis stressed the need to not only make... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Muller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Cardinal Müller refutes claims about conversation with Pope

Jul 12, 2017

Cardinal Gerhard Müller has strenuously denied media reports alleging Pope Francis asked the German prelate five pointed questions before informing... Read more

Pope Francis addresses paralympians in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on Oct. 4, 2014.

Pope Francis creates new path to beatification under ‘offering of life’

Jul 11, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Tuesday Pope Francis declared a new category of Christian life suitable for consideration of beatification called “offering of life”... Read more

Vatican calls on bishops to prevent Eucharistic abuse in their dioceses

Jul 8, 2017

In a new letter to bishops, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments denounced abuses against... Read more

The Deposition by Caravaggio.

The art Pope Francis loves

Jul 7, 2017

What is Pope Francis’ idea of art?  Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, April 30, 2016.

Pope Francis to G20 Summit: With great power comes great responsibility

Jul 7, 2017

Pope Francis sent a message to leaders of the world's economy gathered for the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, reminding... Read more

Bambino Gesu Hospital in Rome on Sept. 23, 2014.

Vatican says it has worked to resolve past issues at Pope's hospital

Jul 5, 2017

A Vatican official confirmed yesterday that Bambino Gesu hospital has had past problems that the Vatican has worked to resolve.  Read more

Jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Nov. 12, 2016.

Pope dedicates July to praying for those distant from the faith

Jul 5, 2017

By Elise Harris

In his prayer video for the month of July, Pope Francis has asked Christians to join him in praying for... Read more

Al-Azhar University?, Egypt.

Vatican, al-Azhar focus on papal trip speeches in latest meeting

Jul 5, 2017

By Elise Harris

In the wake of Pope Francis' whirlwind visit to Egypt, the Vatican and the prestigious Muslim al-Azhar University have held... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square for the general audience Sept. 21 2016.

Pope Francis: World hunger is a result of indifference and selfishness

Jul 4, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Monday Pope Francis said that while hunger and undernourishment around the world can be an unsettling thing to confront,... Read more

Official song of World Youth Day Panama released

Jul 4, 2017

On Monday the Archdiocese of Panama released the official theme song of the next World Youth Day, to be held... Read more