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.
The Latest
Pope Francis weeps at Ukraine suffering, calls for daily rosary for peace
Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a... Read more
Christians with 'empty nets' must return to Jesus, Pope Francis says
"Brothers, sisters, when our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to... Read more
Pope Francis asks for annual report on Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more
Priests say they were told Cardinal Cupich made apostolic visit before Puerto Rican bishop’s removal
Four priests of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico say they were told that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Papal Foundation for aid to Ukraine
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports. Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill: Who could host their 2nd summit?
A meeting is off for now, but where could the two men eventually meet? Read more
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain. Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop to lead 2 Catholic dioceses in Wales
Bishop Mark O’Toole will oversee the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Diocese of Menevia. Read more
Pope Francis wants Catholics to rediscover this book of the Bible
The pope praised the book’s ‘valuable teaching on the alliance of the generations.’ Read more
Pope Francis has begun a wave of new appointments at the Vatican
The new Vatican constitution will come into force in June. Read more
Pope Francis updates canon law on dismissal from religious institutes
The change follows sweeping reform of the Catholic Church’s penal sanctions. Read more
Will Archbishop Ulrich lead the Catholic archdiocese of Paris in a new direction?
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich has extensive experience of Church governance. Read more
Pope Francis cancels day’s activities due to knee pain, says Vatican
Knee pain has forced the 85-year-old pope to curtail his activities in recent weeks. Read more
Pope Francis names new Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich succeeds Archbishop Michel Aupetit, who resigned in December. Read more
Pope Francis asks authorities to shed light on Sri Lanka Easter bombings
‘This will bring peace to your conscience and to the nation,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis expresses joy at growth of Missionaries of Mercy
The pope commissioned the first Missionaries of Mercy in 2016. Read more
Pope Francis to Patriarch Kirill: Let’s be ‘true peacemakers’ for war-torn Ukraine
The pope sent Easter greetings to the Russian Orthodox leader. Read more
Pope Francis: 'The Lord is not looking for perfect Christians'
Jesus’ merciful words to a doubting St. Thomas reminds us that the Lord does not expect us to be “perfect... Read more
