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 calls consecrated religious to be ‘bearers of light’ amid modern challenges
The World Day for Consecrated Life, celebrated annually on Feb. 2, takes on special significance this year as the Church... Read more
Pope Francis tells Ukrainian youth to be patriots, pursue peace through dialogue
In a virtual meeting, Pope Francis urged young Ukrainians to maintain hope and continue dialogue despite the ravages of war. Read more
Pope Francis shares with seminarians that his mom did not want him to enter seminary
Pope Francis discussed in a Jan. 30 audience with seminarians and formators how his mother put up quite a bit... Read more
In powerful jubilee message, pope points to Mary Magdalene’s transformative trust
Pope Francis emphasized Mary Magdalene’s transformative encounter with the risen Christ as a model for personal conversion. Read more
At Vatican marriage tribunal, Pope Francis extols ‘gift of indissolubility’ of marriage
The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after death of Albanian Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios
“The faith of the Orthodox community of Albania was certainly embodied in the life of our dear brother,” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after deadly midair collision near Washington, DC
The pope sent a personal message to President Donald Trump on Jan. 30 as search efforts continued in and around... Read more
Pope Francis at Wednesday audience: Ask for the grace ‘to listen more than we speak’
Reflecting on the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Holy Father said people can learn from the righteous St. Joseph, who... Read more
Editor of Pope Francis’ autobiography: ‘He gave absolute freedom, without red lines’
“Hope is the mainstay that undergirds Pope Francis’ entire life,” said Carlo Musso, the Italian editor of Pope Francis’ autobiographical... Read more
Pope Francis says he’s more concerned about human intelligence than AI
Speaking to Church communications professionals the pope emphasized the need for a human-centered approach to communication. Read more
Pope Francis: Suffering becomes ‘occasion for transformative encounter’ with God
Pope Francis also addressed all those “who are ill or who care for the suffering,” telling them: “Your journey together... Read more
Never forget Auschwitz horrors, Pope Francis says ahead of 80th anniversary
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis marked the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and made urgent appeals for... Read more
Pope marks Word of God Sunday amid 2025 jubilee events: ‘God’s Word walks with us’
“The Word of God is alive: Through the centuries it walks with us and, by the power of the Holy... Read more
Pope sees ‘providential’ moment as Catholics, Orthodox hope to celebrate Easter 2025 together
Pope Francis emphasized that hope is “always possible” in Jesus Christ during an ecumenical vespers service marking the Week of... Read more
At Vatican jubilee, Pope Francis skips prepared text for heart-to-heart with journalists
The written remarks also warned against what the pope termed “brain rot” caused by constant social media scrolling, calling for... Read more
Poll: Pope Francis is Italy’s most trusted public figure
More than 3,000 Italians participated in the survey carried out in January, expressing their opinion on the challenges facing the... Read more
Pope Francis tells journalists to build communion, ‘give reasons for hope’
“I dream of a communication that does not peddle illusions or fears but is able to give reasons for hope,”... Read more
Pope Francis sends delegation to Syria to support reconstruction
“It is the intention of the Holy Father that, in the current situation in Syria, they feel the affection and... Read more
Pope Francis to World Economic Forum: AI must serve human dignity, not violate it
Pope Francis on Thursday released his message to global leaders attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland,... Read more
Pope Francis approves transfer of Chinese bishop to Diocese of Fuzhou
The Vatican said the bishop’s candidacy was approved by Pope Francis on Jan. 15 under the terms of the “Provisional... Read more
