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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Charlie Gard. Photo: Charlie Gard's GoFundMe page.

Pope's hospital in Rome offers to take Charlie Gard

Jul 3, 2017

The president of the Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesu in Rome, also known as the "Pope's Hospital", has offered to transfer... Read more

World Youth Day 2016.

An unprecedented Convocation of Catholic Leaders is happening this weekend

Jul 2, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

It’s been nearly four years since Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, or “The Joy of the Gospel.”... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014.

Pope asks for parents' wishes to be respected in Charlie Gard case

Jul 2, 2017

By Elise Harris

Stepping into what has turned out to be a tumultuous legal battle involving a UK couple's push for a say... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the Vatican during the Synod on the Family, Oct. 13, 2014.

Cardinal Müller: There's no problem between me, Pope Francis

Jul 2, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a brief interview given just hours after hearing that he would no longer be heading the Vatican's doctrine office,... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday, 2015.

No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says

Jul 2, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all... Read more

Pope Francis creates five new cardinals during a consistory in St. Peter's Basilica on June 28, 2017.

Four reasons why this consistory was an unusual one

Jul 1, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A consistory is a gathering of cardinals, which the Pope can convoke to give solemnity to a particular decision, or... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Muller.

Pope names Archbishop Luis Ladaria as Müller's successor to head CDF

Jul 1, 2017

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced Saturday that as Cardinal Gerhard Müller’s term as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Square June 29, 2017.

Pope: To be a disciple, Jesus must be the center of your life

Jun 29, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can’t just know about our faith,... Read more

Pope Francis creates five new cardinals during a consistory in St. Peter's Basilica on June 28, 2017.

Keep your eyes fixed on the cross, Pope urges new cardinals

Jun 28, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis created five new cardinals, encouraging them to walk with Jesus, keeping their eyes fixed securely on... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2015.

Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution

Jun 28, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in Vatican City on June 27, 2017.

Unity is more than 'bland uniformity,' Pope tells Orthodox

Jun 27, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis met with a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, saying their journey toward full communion is one... Read more

Bishop-elect Alfred A. Schlert. Courtesy of the Diocese of Allentown.

Local priest named fifth bishop of Allentown, Penn.

Jun 27, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' pick of Mons. Alfred A. Schlert to be the next bishop of the... Read more

Pope Francis at a Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square June 22, 2016.

The old still have a lot to offer young people, Pope Francis says

Jun 27, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God... Read more

St. Ignatius of Loyola by Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1620-22.

To understand Pope Francis, you have to understand the Jesuits

Jun 25, 2017

By Elise Harris

Discernment is one of the words Pope Francis repeats most, especially when speaking to priests and seminarians.  Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015.

Christ doesn’t promise freedom from difficulties, Pope says

Jun 25, 2017

In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that following Christ does not mean our lives will... Read more

Pope Francis meets with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at the Vatican June 22, 2017.

Pope Francis meets Dutch king and queen, returns long-lost stick

Jun 22, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Thursday Pope Francis met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, as part of the visit returning... Read more

Pope Francis meets with NFL Hall of Fame group in Vatican City on June 21, 2017.

Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork

Jun 21, 2017

Pope Francis addressed members of the National Football League Hall of Fame on Wednesday, encouraging them to promote the values... Read more

Children in South Sudan.

Pope Francis sends aid to a troubled South Sudan

Jun 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

After the Vatican stated last month the postponement of Pope Francis’ proposed trip to South Sudan, they announced Wednesday that... Read more

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

Don’t think holiness is for you? The saints can help, Pope Francis says

Jun 21, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis said the saints show us that despite what we might think, holiness is possible for everyone,... Read more

Bishops gathered with the Pope at the 2014 Synod on the Family.

Full text of dubia cardinals' letter asking Pope for an audience

Jun 20, 2017

Here is the full text of the letter, signed by Cardinal Carlo Caffarra on behalf of the four dubia cardinals,... Read more