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.
The Holy Father prayed the Angelus from St. Peter’s, recalling Jesus’ praise for the Father for revealing his wonders to... Read more
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 121 cardinals from 66 countries at eight consistories. Read more
The pope will meet with government leaders, engage in interreligious dialogue, and celebrate Mass for the country’s small Catholic population. Read more
For the first time, laypeople will be full voting members of the synod, which begins in October. Read more
“To all of them we owe a great debt and cannot forget them,” Pope Francis said. Read more
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 spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
The letter issued July 1 outlines the pope’s vision for the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Read more
Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández is a well-known theologian, writer, and papal adviser. Read more
Archbishop George Leo Thomas of the newly created Archdiocese of Las Vegas formally received the pallium from Pope Francis on... Read more
In his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings... Read more
Commenting on the late June weather, Francis asked pilgrims at the start of the event “to be a little patient... Read more
Zuppi will arrive in Russia’s capital less than one week after a paramilitary organization known as the Wagner Group rebelled... Read more
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 of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed concern about the “general silence” on abortion in Africa. Read more
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... Read more
“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... Read more
In a new video, Pope Francis held up a gray, WYD-branded backpack and said, “I’m ready! I already have everything... Read more
Lucia, who was 10 years old at the time of the 1917 Marian apparitions, outlived the other visionaries by decades,... Read more