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 at the Angelus from St. Peter's, July 9, 2023.

Pope Francis: Do we allow ourselves to be amazed at God’s works?

Jul 9, 2023

By Rachel Thomas

The Holy Father prayed the Angelus from St. Peter’s, recalling Jesus’ praise for the Father for revealing his wonders to... Read more

Pope Francis creates new cardinals at a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 5, 2019.

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop Fernández

Jul 9, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 121 cardinals from 66 countries at eight consistories. Read more

Pope Francis met with an interreligious delegation including leaders of Buddhism in Mongolia on May 28, 2022

Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ Mongolia visit in September

Jul 7, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The pope will meet with government leaders, engage in interreligious dialogue, and celebrate Mass for the country’s small Catholic population. Read more

The opening day of the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in the Vatican Synod Hall on Oct. 3, 2018.

Synod on Synodality: Vatican publishes full list of participants

Jul 7, 2023

By Courtney Mares

For the first time, laypeople will be full voting members of the synod, which begins in October. Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 28, 2023.

Vatican to collect stories of Christian martyrs killed since 2000

Jul 5, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said. Read more

The Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, the seat of the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment

Jul 3, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more

Pope Francis blesses the crowds in St. Peter's Square after praying the Angelus on July 2, 2023.

Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’

Jul 2, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 28, 2023.

FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ letter to new doctrine chief Archbishop Fernández

Jul 1, 2023

By Pope Francis

The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more

Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez.

Pope Francis appoints Argentine Archbishop Fernández as head of doctrine dicastery

Jul 1, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, June 29, 2023.

Newest American archbishop receives pallium in special Mass at Vatican

Jun 29, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address June 29, 2023.

Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity

Jun 29, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 28, 2023.

Pope Francis: St. Mary MacKillop evangelized through Catholic education

Jun 28, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Commenting on the late June weather, Francis asked pilgrims at the start of the event “to be a little patient... Read more

Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna, during a consistory Oct. 5, 2019.

Cardinal Zuppi to go to Moscow this week as Pope Francis’ peace envoy

Jun 27, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Zuppi will arrive in Russia’s capital less than one week after a paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group rebelled... Read more

Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Burlington, VT. Courtesy photograph.

Pope Francis names Bishop Coyne as new coadjutor archbishop of Hartford

Jun 26, 2023

By Courtney Mares

As coadjutor, Bishop Christopher Coyne will assist Archbishop Leonard Blair in the administration of the Hartford Archdiocese and succeed him... Read more

Father Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo.

‘There is sometimes a terrifying silence’ regarding abortions in Africa, priest says

Jun 25, 2023

By ACI Africa

Father Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed concern about the “general silence” on abortion in Africa. Read more

Pope Francis waves to the crowd in St. Peter's Square during his Angelus address on June 25, 2023.

Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel

Jun 25, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more

Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on June 23, 2023.

Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo

Jun 23, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel... Read more

Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022.

Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness

Jun 23, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... Read more

Pope Francis registers for World Youth Day 2023 at the end of his Angelus address on Oct. 23, 2022.

Pope Francis says poor health won’t keep him away from World Youth Day 2023

Jun 22, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a new video, Pope Francis held up a gray, WYD-branded backpack and said, “I’m ready! I already have everything... Read more

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Pope Francis advances the sainthood cause of Fatima’s Sister Lucia

Jun 22, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Lucia, who was 10 years old at the time of the 1917 Marian apparitions, outlived the other visionaries by decades,... Read more