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: Lent is a time to accept our fragility, rekindle hope in Jesus
“Made of ashes and earth, we experience fragility through illness, poverty, and the hardships that can suddenly befall us and... Read more
Cardinal Chow in tears during prayer for Pope Francis at China’s Sheshan basilica
“I was genuinely touched, and I found myself in tears during the prayer,” Chow told the Sunday Examiner, the official... Read more
Vatican to hold Lent retreat in ‘spiritual communion’ with sick Pope Francis
The theme of the retreat, which will take place from the evening of March 9 through the morning of March... Read more
Jubilee pilgrims adding visit to Gemelli Hospital to pray for Pope Francis
Just outside the hospital, hundreds of the faithful with their own stories stop to pray every day at the feet... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith of migrants and refugees bears witness to ‘hope for the future’
The Church will mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees from Oct. 4-5 to coincide with the two-day celebration... Read more
Pope Francis warns of ‘planetary crisis’ in message to Vatican’s Academy for Life
The Pontifical Academy for Life is holding a meeting of scientists, theologians, and historians March 3-4 at the Augustinianum Conference... Read more
Pope rests well, drinks coffee, and reads newspapers as pneumonia treatment progresses
Recovery for the 88-year-old Holy Father “will certainly not be imminent,” Vatican officials cautioned, indicating a potentially extended hospital stay. Read more
Pope thanks faithful for prayers, meets with Vatican officials at hospital
Vatican sources reported that the 88-year-old pontiff met Sunday morning with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, and... Read more
Pope’s health remains stable following respiratory crisis
The pontiff received the Eucharist Saturday afternoon and dedicated time to prayer at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Pope Francis ventilated after ‘sudden worsening’ of respiratory condition
According to a Feb. 28 medical bulletin from the Holy See, Pope Francis experienced in the early afternoon “an isolated... Read more
Pope Francis tells liturgists to avoid ‘pageantry or prominence’
The Holy Father said dioceses should “foster a liturgical style that expresses the following of Jesus.” Read more
CNA explains: Pope Francis still calls Gaza parish every night
Holy Family Parish in Gaza is a makeshift home to 500 people: mostly Orthodox, Protestant, and Catholic Christians but also... Read more
Pope Francis’ medical condition continues to improve, Vatican says
“Due to the complexity of the clinical picture, further days of clinical stability are needed to clarify the prognosis,” the... Read more
Pope’s letter to grieving mother revealed as jubilee audience is canceled
As Pope Francis continues his recovery from a respiratory infection, the Vatican reveals a touching letter he wrote to a... Read more
Gaza priest after speaking with Pope Francis: ‘We rejoice to hear his voice’
Father Gabriel Romanelli was able to speak with Pope Francis on Tuesday despite the fact that the pontiff remains hospitalized... Read more
Pope Francis’ early-stage kidney insufficiency ‘subsided’ on Wednesday, Vatican says
“The Holy Father's clinical condition over the past 24 hours has shown further slight improvement,” the Holy See Press Office... Read more
Pope Francis shines light on Bible’s elderly ‘pilgrims of hope’ in Wednesday catechesis
In his second catechesis since being admitted into Rome’s Gemelli Hospital nearly two weeks ago, the Holy Father reflected on ... Read more
Pope Francis creates fundraising commission to solicit Vatican donations
The commission comes as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges. Read more
CNA explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Francis is hospitalized?
Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties? Read more
First Venezuelan saint: Pope Francis approves canonization of Dr. José Gregorio Hernández
The sainthood cause of Venezuelan Dr. José Gregorio Hernández has been approved by Pope Francis. Read more
