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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Here’s what Pope Francis said on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The special observance is held on the fourth Sunday in July to roughly coincide with the feast day of Sts.... Read more
Pope Francis begins ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada
During his six-day trip, he’s expected to meet with and apologize to indigenous Canadians for abuses committed at Church-run residential... Read more
Here’s how to receive a plenary indulgence July 24 on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
All it takes is a phone call, together with confession, Holy Communion, and prayer. Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: A papal pilgrimage for healing and reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage”... Read more
Pope Francis to Italian president: Italy faces ‘crucial choices for the life of the country’
Pope Francis sent birthday greetings to Italian President Sergio Mattarella and thanked him for his dedicated service amid "not a... Read more
‘To guard the charism’: In new decree, Pope Francis makes changes to Opus Dei
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader,... Read more
Cardinal Gregory restricts Traditional Latin Masses to three locations in DC archdiocese
The new policy also requires priests to seek permission to say Mass "ad orientem." Read more
Vatican warning: Germany's ‘Synodal Way’ poses ‘threat to the unity of the Church’
The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”. Read more
Pope Francis: The poor suffer the most from heat waves, drought
As Europe faces record high temperatures and summer wildfires, Pope Francis has pointed out that the poor suffer the most... Read more
Pope Francis has made College of Cardinals ‘less European,’ analysis shows
Francis' appointees now constitute 63% of the cardinals eligible to vote in a papal conclave. Read more
The pope emeritus puzzle: Will Pope Francis rewrite the rules of resignation?
With speculation running rife whether Pope Francis could step down, it is worth analyzing what the pope has actually said... Read more
VP Kamala Harris repeats claim that religious Americans can support abortion
The vice president's recent statement flies in the face of the Catholic Church's clear condemnation of abortion. Read more
Pope Francis warns of toxicity in social media, calls for inclusion in digital space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to... Read more
Pope Francis: Time with the Word of God keeps our efforts from being ‘sterile activism’
According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message. Read more
Pope Francis saddened by death of atheist journalist whose claims sparked Vatican denials
Pope Francis has expressed deep affection for an atheist journalist whose claims, based on encounters with the Holy Father, have... Read more
Pope Francis tells religious congregations to have ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse
In a meeting with three male religious congregations on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of taking a “zero tolerance”... Read more
Pope Francis appoints three women to Dicastery for Bishops
Pope Francis on Wednesday named three women to the Dicastery of Bishops, the Vatican office responsible for evaluating new members... Read more
Pope Francis rules out living in the Vatican or Argentina if he resigns
In an interview with Univisión and Televisa broadcast July 12, the pope said that “for the moment,” he hasn’t considered... Read more
Pope Francis considers it an ‘incoherence’ that President Biden, a Catholic, supports abortion rights
The pope made the comment about the Catholic U.S. president in an interview broadcast July 12. Read more
Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war
Pope Francis said he is praying for Ukraine and working behind the scenes to help suffering Ukrainians. Read more
