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 urges professors to ‘seek the truth’ in visit to 600-year-old Belgian university
The pope addressed academics at KU Leuven, a Belgian Catholic research university, on Friday afternoon to mark the 600th anniversary... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis meets king and queen of Belgium at Laeken Castle
King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex Catholicissimus,” or “(Most) Catholic Majesty.” Read more
In Belgium, Pope Francis says ‘Church should be ashamed’ of clerical abuse
Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling resolutely... Read more
Vatican secretary of state warns of Europe’s low birth rates, ‘demographic winter’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and face... Read more
In a secularized Luxembourg, Pope Francis tells Catholics to evangelize Europe
Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day... Read more
Pew survey in U.S. and Latin America gauges views on Church teachings, popularity of Pope Francis
The Pew Research Center has released the results of a survey of how Catholics in the U.S. and six Latin... Read more
Pope Francis to young economists: ‘Love is the first and greatest factor of change’
Pope Francis on Wednesday met with participants of the annual Economy of Francesco gathering as the movement launched a permanent... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers for victims of Iran coal mine explosion
Pope Francis said Wednesday he is praying for the dozens of victims of a deadly coal mine explosion in Tabas,... Read more
Pope Francis condemns pornography as ‘a language of the devil’
Pope Francis spoke about pornography and how to avoid the devil’s temptation to sin via the internet during his 500th... Read more
Pope Francis offered asylum to Myanmar’s imprisoned leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Pope Francis has offered the Vatican as a place of refuge for Myanmar’s imprisoned prime minister, Aung San Suu Kyi. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘True power is taking care of the weakest’
In his Angelus message at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis said: “True power is taking care of the weakest;... Read more
What you need to know about part 2 of the Synod on Synodality
The second Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off in October, bringing together clerics and laity... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
On Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born. Read more
Pope Francis asks cardinals to achieve ‘zero deficit’ in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has called on cardinals to work to achieve the goal of “zero deficit” in the economy of the... Read more
Japanese sculptor, Notre Dame’s O’Regan to receive prestigious Ratzinger Prize
For the first time, a sculptor and native of Japan will be awarded the Ratzinger Prize. Read more
Pope Francis: More needs to be done to restore dignity to organized crime victims
The Holy Father insisted it is neither “possible nor tolerable” to forget the damage done to the dignity of millions... Read more
Deadly floods in Central Europe damage famous monasteries, seminary
Severe flooding across Central Europe has caused widespread damage to historic monasteries and seminaries, with over 20 deaths reported. Read more
Pope Francis says the Catholic Church is ‘more alive’ outside of Europe
In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to... Read more
Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore ‘has revived the faith of our people,’ cardinal says
Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, hailed the positive results of the recently concluded papal visit to his country. Read more
Pope Francis tells young people to prioritize the Eucharist like Carlo Acutis
“As Blessed Carlo Acutis said, the Eucharist is the highway to heaven,” the pope wrote in his message for diocesan... Read more
