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 reorganizes Diocese of Rome in face of ‘epochal change’
The constitution goes into effect on Jan. 31. Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Here is is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. Read more
Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi
In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that today’s world... Read more
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ homily at Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s funeral Mass
“Benedict, faithful friend of the Bridegroom, may your joy be complete as you hear his voice, now and forever!” Read more
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI brought us to ‘encounter with Jesus’
Pope Francis began his message Jan. 4 with a reference to his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who died on Dec. 31. Read more
The relationship between Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis
Pope Francis visited Benedict frequently, including a final time three days before the pope emeritus' death. Read more
Pope Francis: Let Mary teach you what to do in the new year
An estimated 40,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square for the pope’s New Year’s Day Angelus reflection. Read more
Pope Francis entrusts the late Benedict XVI to the Blessed Virgin Mary
At the first papal Mass of 2023, thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Basilica prayed for the late Pope... Read more
Pope Francis gives thanks to God for Benedict XVI’s sacrifices for the Church
Pope Francis gave thanks for the good works and sacrifices of Benedict XVI, hours after the pope emeritus’ death on... Read more
BREAKING: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in... Read more
Warning of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Nagorno-Karabakh
A leading politician serving the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has strongly echoed Pope Francis’ concerns about the humanitarian situation in... Read more
Pope Francis on St. Francis de Sales: He taught that ‘devotion is meant for everyone’
“I find that his flexibility and his far-sighted vision have much to say to us.” Read more
Pope Francis: The manger ‘is the throne of our King’
“The manger and the cross, this is the throne of Jesus,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray for a ‘very ill’ Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is 95 years old. Read more
Pope Francis, renewing his prayers for peace in Ukraine, calls on Catholics to learn from the martyrs
Pope Francis on Monday called on Catholics to pray for those who have harmed them — and those persecuted —... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address delivered from the central balcony overlooking... Read more
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily for Christmas 2022
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis on Christmas: The manger is a sign that God is with us and loves us
“What does this night still have to say to our lives?” Pope Francis asked. Read more
