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 praises Matteo Ricci for proclaiming the Gospel in China
The pope dedicated his entire catechesis to sharing the life of Venerable Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary in China. Read more
Pope Francis meets with young cancer patients: ‘Jesus is always close to you’
Pope Francis welcomed pediatric cancer patients from Poland to the Vatican on Monday. Read more
Pope Francis elevates Las Vegas to a metropolitan archdiocese
The Vatican announced on May 30 that Bishop George Leo Thomas will be the first metropolitan archbishop of Las Vegas. Read more
Pope Francis encourages Marian shrines around the world to pray for Synod on Synodality
From the Philippines to Portugal, Marian shrines around the world will participate in a special day of prayer this Wednesday... Read more
On Pentecost, Pope Francis says Holy Spirit can bring harmony to ‘a polarized Church’
“Let us put the Holy Spirit back at the center of the Church; otherwise, our hearts will not be consumed... Read more
Pope Francis resumes normal schedule one day after fever
The pope had canceled meetings in the morning May 26 due to a fever. Read more
Pope Francis appoints ‘bishop of the peripheries’ as successor in Buenos Aires
As a priest, Bishop García Cuerva was a prison chaplain in the province of Buenos Aires and both the diocesan... Read more
Pope Francis has a fever, Vatican spokesman confirms
The pope’s appointments were canceled Friday because he has a fever. Read more
Pope Francis on care for creation: ‘God wants justice to reign’
Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of the virtue of justice in a message for the upcoming World Day of... Read more
Vatican auditor to continue to function during sede vacante, Pope Francis rules
Pope Francis has established that the auditor general of the Holy See will continue to carry out its tasks during... Read more
Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald retires after 4 decades serving Archdiocese of Philadelphia
With degrees in both civil and canon law, Fitzgerald served as the judicial vicar and the founding director of the... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that the Gospel can be freely shared in China
On May 24, the Catholic Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for China. Read more
A surfing saint? Pope Francis recognizes the heroic virtue of Guido Schäffer
Brazil’s “Surfer Angel” was a seminarian, a doctor, and a surfer who drowned while surfing in 2009 off the coast... Read more
It’s official: Pope Francis will travel to World Youth Day, visit Fatima
The Lisbon trip will mark the 86-year-old pope’s fourth World Youth Day after taking part in the international Catholic gatherings... Read more
Pope Francis on G7 Summit: Nuclear deterrence offers ‘only an illusion of peace’
In Hiroshima, G7 leaders issued their first-ever statement on nuclear disarmament, with a special focus on Russia. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘We must not get used to war!’
The pope also prayed for peace in Sudan, where fighting between the country’s military and a coalition of paramilitary forces... Read more
Pope Francis approves beatification of priest martyred in World War II
Father Giuseppe Beotti was one month shy of his 32nd birthday when he was shot by the Germans after refusing... Read more
Analysis: What does Pope Francis’ new ‘Fundamental Law’ mean for Vatican City State?
In some ways, the new constitution moves the Vatican City State closer to the model of a modern, secular state. Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 9 die in northern Italy floods
Thousands have been evacuated from the worst-hit areas, which include Ravenna, a city famous for its churches’ sixth-century Byzantine mosaics. Read more
Pope Francis receives phone call during general audience
After the pope greeted English-speaking pilgrims at his public audience on May 17, one of his assistants walked over to... Read more
