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: Conscientious objector Bl. Franz Jägerstätter an example for youth
Pope Francis on Monday invited young people to learn the story of Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector who was... Read more
Are these the two women Pope Francis will appoint to the Dicastery of Bishops?
The two new female members of the Dicastery of Bishops are likely two religious sisters already well-known in the Vatican,... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray to see others as God sees them
He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need. Read more
Pope Francis implores leaders of Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of the people
“I join in the grief of the people of Sri Lanka, who continue to suffer the effects of political and... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to Japan after Shinzo Abe shot
“In the wake of this senseless act, [Pope Francis] prays that Japanese society will be strengthened in its historic commitment... Read more
Pope Francis says measures against sexual abuse in the Church are 'irreversible'
Pope Francis has said the Catholic Church will continue implementing measures against clerical sexual abuse, even if there may be... Read more
European Parliament calls on Vatican to support Cardinal Zen
The European Parliament has called on the Vatican "to give full support to Cardinal Zen" and told the Holy See... Read more
Human rights advocates respond after Pope Francis says Vatican-China deal ‘moving well’
Human rights advocates have raised concerns about heightened restrictions on Christians in China after Pope Francis expressed hope that the... Read more
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops. Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'senseless shooting,' calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack
Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six... Read more
Pope Francis says he hopes Vatican-China deal will be renewed
Pope Francis said he hopes the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of Catholic bishops will be renewed... Read more
Pope Francis condemns abortion in new comments about Roe v. Wade decision, responds to question on Communion
Pope Francis condemned abortion in new comments about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Read more
Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love
In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Congolese rite: ‘Peace begins with us’
The pope began his homily with the word, “esengo,” which means “joy” in Lingala, the Bantu-based creole spoken in parts... Read more
Pope Francis ‘greatly disappointed’ over missing trip to Africa this week
The pope released a video message in which he urged the Congolese and South Sudanese people to place their hope... Read more
Elon Musk posts photo with Pope Francis at the Vatican
The Vatican has yet to publicly acknowledge that the meeting took place. Read more
Pope Francis encourages reconciliation in Colombia at Truth Commission presentation
A message from the pope was read at the June 28 presentation of the final report of the commission. Read more
Faith ‘is never a walk in the park,’ Pope Francis says on Peter and Paul feast
The pope prayed a mid-week Angelus to mark the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of the... Read more
Pope Francis condemns ‘barbaric attack’ on Ukraine mall
A Russian missile hit a shopping mall June 27, killing at least 18, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more
Pope Francis pens letter on liturgy after Traditionis custodes
The 15-page apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi, was published on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Read more
