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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Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
Italian Bishop Mariano Crociata, 70, will lead the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) until 2028. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
In the month of April, Pope Francis has asked the world to pray in a special way for a culture... Read more
U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery. Read more
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
“Pope Francis rested well overnight. The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment,” Matteo Bruni... Read more
Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis at Rome hospital to undergo checkups
Pope Francis has been undergoing some medical checkups at one of Rome’s most prominent hospitals since Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The true Christian is one who receives Jesus within’
“You cannot be Christian only from the outside. No, Jesus must enter and this changes you...” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘senseless act of violence’ at Nashville Christian school
Pope Francis “joins the entire community in mourning the children and adults who died,” according to a Vatican message March... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: There’s ‘space to expand’ Church teaching on all-male priesthood
“Pope Francis does not want the ordination of women, and I am completely obedient to that. But people continue to... Read more
‘For love of the pope’: Latin Mass supporters post billboards near Vatican
A group of Traditional Latin Mass supporters in Italy has sponsored a billboard campaign in a neighborhood near the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis to bless satellite set to launch his words into space
While in orbit, the satellite will broadcast decipherable statements from Pope Francis on the theme of hope and peace in... Read more
Pope Francis: An ethical AI respects human dignity
Pope Francis said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning could be beneficial to society if they respect... Read more
‘Rise again’: Jesus gives life when hope seems lost, Pope Francis says
In his March 26 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis spoke about Jesus’ compassion for Lazarus — and all those who suffer. Read more
Pope Francis, Mississippi bishop offer prayers for victims of deadly tornado
The powerful twister on March 24 killed at least 26 people in Mississippi and Alabama. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of vice president of German bishops’ conference
Bishop Franz-Josef Bode had previously refused to step down despite an abuse report finding he had mishandled cases in his... Read more
Pope Francis extends ‘Vos estis’ decree to counter both lay and clerical abuse
The decree promulgated March 25 extends the Church’s norms for handling of abuse to cover lay leaders of international associations. Read more
Pope Francis asked Catholics to renew Marian consecration every March 25. Here’s what that means
March 25 marks one year since Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read more
Pope Francis puts a priest, three religious women, and two laywomen on path for sainthood
Each “Venerable” now needs a miracle attributed to his or her intercession to be approved by the Vatican in order... Read more
Pope Francis invites Catholics to renew consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25
The solemnity of the Annunciation on Saturday marks one year since Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Blessed... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian witness requires consistency between how one lives and what one proclaims
To effectively witness to the Gospel, Christians need to be consistent in what they believe, how they live, and what... Read more
