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 to Roman Curia: Be vigilant against ‘the evil that quietly lurks among us’
Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that they need to be vigilant in the face of temptation by... Read more
With Zelenskyy in the U.S., faith leaders sign petition calling for a ‘Christmas truce’
One thousand faith leaders have signed a petition that asks the Biden administration to push for a “negotiated settlement” to... Read more
Pope Francis offers five commitments as Christmas approaches
Pope Francis’ 2021 Angelus message for Advent is worth recalling in the closing days before Christmas this year. Read more
Pope Francis: Let us think of the Ukrainian children without heat this Christmas
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity... Read more
Knights of Columbus releases moving documentary on Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Knights of Columbus released “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Woman of the Eucharist” on Dec. 12, the feast of the... Read more
Pope appoints two new auxiliary bishops to Archdiocese of Washington
Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Juan Esposito-Garcia and Father Evelio Menjivar-Ayala as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Washington. Read more
Italian Cardinal Severino Poletto dies at age 89
Poletto was the retired archbishop of Turin, a city in northern Italy. Since his retirement in 2010, he has been... Read more
Canon lawyer on Father Pavone's dismissal from priesthood: Only the Pope can issue a decision without appeal
Father Gerald Murray, a canon lawyer, offered insights from canon law regarding unanswered questions about the dismissal of Frank Pavone... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows us how to respond to disappointed dreams
“His courage is heroic and is exercised in silence,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: Resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’
In a recent interview, Pope Francis said he has signed his resignation in case his health prevents him from continuing... Read more
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 86th birthday
As Pope Francis turns 86 on Dec. 17, his 10th birthday as pope, here are four things to know about... Read more
A married couple with seven children to be beatified by the Catholic Church for martyrdom by Nazis
Józef and Wiktoria Ulma can now be beatified with the couple’s seven children (including one unborn). Read more
Pope Francis honors people who care for ‘poorest of the poor’ on his 86th birthday
The pope presented three people with the Mother Teresa Award on his birthday. Read more
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, ‘What did we learn from the pandemic?’
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Francis asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can... Read more
Pope Francis gives Greek Orthodox archbishop fragments of Parthenon sculptures from Vatican Museums
The Vatican announced Dec. 16 that the pope wants to gift the artifacts “as a concrete sign of a sincere... Read more
Pope appoints Father Patrick Neary to lead St. Cloud, Minnesota, flock
Pope Francis has appointed Father Patrick Neary as bishop-elect of the Diocese of St. Cloud, according to an announcement today... Read more
Pope Francis: Look at each other, not cell phone screens
“Our eyes are meant to look into the eyes of others. They were not made to look down at a... Read more
This is why Pope Francis wants you to spend less money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. Read more
Pope Francis: Remain vigilant against pride and ‘well-mannered demons’
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.” Read more
Synod on Synodality official: Women priests ‘not an open question’ for the Church
In an article published Dec. 13, Sister Nathalie Becquart said that there are many ways for women to serve the... Read more
