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 beatifies John Paul I, pope for 33 days
In one of the shortest pontificates in papal history, John Paul I gained a reputation for his humility and his... Read more
Exiled priest explains why pope did not use strong words about persecution in Nicaragua
A Nicaraguan priest living in the United States said that if Pope Francis in his Aug. 21 Sunday Angelus had... Read more
Behind the scenes and between the lines: Cardinals debate laity, power, synodality
There were no press conferences, reports, or sensational announcements at the end of the extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Francis... Read more
Discernment is ‘indispensable for living’: Pope Francis launches new catechesis series
“God invites us to evaluate and choose: He created us free and wants us to exercise our freedom. For this... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis’ Ukraine War comments not a ‘political stance’
The Holy See said Pope Francis’ recent comments on a car bombing that killed the daughter of an ally of... Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope in more than 700 years to open the Holy Door in L’Aquila
During a trip to the Italian city of L’Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine... Read more
One new cardinal did not attend the consistory due to heart problems — Here is what Pope Francis said:
Francis asked for prayers for the African prelate, explaining Baawobr had been taken ill. Read more
New cardinals and Pope Francis pay visit to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Francis joined 19 of the Church’s 20 newly installed cardinals Saturday in a visit with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI... Read more
Jesus asks us, ‘can I count on you?’ — Pope Francis creates 20 cardinals for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica Saturday. Read more
Who will vote for a new pope after Francis? A look at the cardinals by the numbers
On Aug. 27, Pope Francis will create 20 new cardinals, bringing the total number in the college to 229. Read more
Report: Patriarch Kirill will not meet Pope Francis in Kazakhstan
It was hoped the two religious leaders would meet to discuss a peaceful resolution to the six-month-long war in Ukraine. Read more
A question of ‘delicate balance’: How might Pope Francis reform the rules of the conclave?
Who will manage the Vatican when a pope resigns, is unable to govern, or passes away? And according to which... Read more
Who are the new cardinals created by Pope Francis in 2022?
There will be 16 cardinals under the age of 80 elevated at the next consistory, to be held Aug. 27. Read more
Pope Francis warns about ‘arbitrary and ideological adaptations’ to Church ministries
In a message Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against letting ideology influence the Church’s ordained and lay ministries, and said he... Read more
Pope Francis calls first extraordinary consistory since 2015 — so what will the cardinals talk about?
Since 2015, Pope Francis has not called an extraordinary consistory like the one to be held on August 29-30. Read more
Six months into Ukraine War, Pope Francis asks Mary to bring peace
Pope Francis made a special appeal for peace between Ukraine and Russia at Wednesday's end of his general audience. Read more
‘Our destination is heaven:’ Pope Francis speaks about death
Pope Francis spoke about old age and the expectation of death at his general audience Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis instructs Vatican entities to move all funds to Vatican bank by Sept. 30
Pope Francis has ordered that the Holy See and connected entities move all financial assets to the Institute for Works... Read more
Cardinal Becciu ‘reinstated’ by Pope Francis?
Cardinal Becciu, who resigned from all positions and is involved in the Vatican’s historic corruption trial, will reportedly participate in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The rule of measure is Jesus and his Gospel’
Jesus “wants to tell us that to enter into God’s life, into salvation, we need to pass through him,” Pope... Read more
