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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German cardinal disappointed over staff’s attempts to access pornography
“I stand firmly with Pope Francis, who unequivocally condemns [pornography] and warns of its insidious dangers,” Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki... Read more
‘All the way in love’: Pope Francis praises example of Mafia-slain priest
Pope Francis published a letter to mark the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Giuseppe “Don Pino” Puglisi. Read more
Two Worcester Catholic schools say they won’t implement bishop’s new gender policy
Members of the religious orders affiliated with the schools said a policy is already in place that “respects the dignity... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a ‘spirit of service’ on feast of Mary’s assumption
In his Aug. 15 Angelus reflection, the pope pointed to the Blessed Mother as a “woman of service” to her... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus conquers ‘death, sin, the devil’
“The powers of evil that frighten us, that we cannot master, immediately take on smaller proportions with Jesus,” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis condemns assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate
The presidential candidate had been an outspoken critic of the violence caused by drug trafficking. Read more
Slain Bishop David O’Connell’s replacement named to serve Los Angeles Archdiocese
Bishop-elect Brian Nunes said he could never “replace” O’Connell but wants to do everything possible to bring Christ to the... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 55 die in Hawaii wildfires
The pope sent a condolence telegram on Friday expressing his sadness and solidarity with all who are suffering due to... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary ‘never keeps us waiting’
Pope Francis said he likes to invoke the Virgin Mary under the title of “Our Lady ‘in haste’” because of... Read more
Pope Francis changes canon law on Opus Dei and any future personal prelatures
The updated canons now state that the statutes that govern a personal prelature can be “approved or issued by the... Read more
10 of the most touching moments of World Youth Day 2023
There were so many beautiful moments during WYD in Lisbon. Here are some of the most memorable that may continue... Read more
Young man after confession with the pope: ‘I told him the sins that pain me the most’
The 21-year-old Spaniard told ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, the details of what he considers “the confession of my... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Spiritual worldliness’ one of greatest dangers facing priests, the Church
Spiritual worldliness is one of the most dangerous temptations facing priests and the Church because it “reduces spirituality to appearance,”... Read more
Pope Francis explains why he skipped Fatima prayer for peace
During his in-flight press conference, the pope also spoke about his health, youth suicide, and access to the sacraments. Read more
Remembering the night the ‘city of Christians’ fell to ISIS in Iraq
Aug. 6 marks the ninth anniversary of the fall of Qaraqosh, a city that was almost entirely Catholic and where... Read more
After closing Mass, pope ends World Youth Day trip by meeting volunteers to say thanks
After celebrating Mass for WYD 2023 with an estimated 1.5 million pilgrims in Lisbon, the pope thanked the many volunteers... Read more
‘Be not afraid,’ Pope Francis tells young people at end of World Youth Day
“I tell you something very beautiful: It is no longer me, it is Jesus himself who is looking at you... Read more
At World Youth Day vigil, Pope Francis urges Catholics to be ‘roots of joy’
An estimated 800,000 people attended the Saturday night vigil with Pope Francis. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis prays the rosary in Fátima with young people with disabilities
Pope Francis prayed the rosary with young people with disabilities on Saturday morning in the Fátima chapel. Read more
What’s so unique about Mouraria, the Lisbon neighborhood mentioned by Pope Francis this week?
The approximately 6,000 inhabitants of the neighborhood today come from dozens of different countries. Read more
