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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 addresses pilgrims gathered in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives

Aug 7, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates second vespers on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Aug. 5, 2024.

Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace

Aug 6, 2024

By Kristina Millare

During the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more

A reenactment of the miracle of snow is celebrated with white flower petals falling from the ceiling at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Aug. 5, 2024.

Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major 

Aug 5, 2024

By Kristina Millare

A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady. Read more

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Pope Francis: Reading literature can enrich the Christian life, aid in priestly formation

Aug 4, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Reading, the pope insists, should not be approached with an arduous or rigid “sense of duty” but rather with a... Read more

Opposition supporters attend the “Ganó Venezuela” opposition protest on Aug. 3, 2024, in Caracas, Venezuela. President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election over his rival, Edmundo Gonzalez. The result has been questioned by the opposition and internationally.

Pope Francis urges prayers for victims of crises in Venezuela, Myanmar, and Middle East

Aug 4, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis on Sunday urged prayers for those suffering in the world due to political conflict, violence, and natural disasters. Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for his Angelus address on Aug. 4, 2024.

Pope at Angelus: ‘Material things do not give fullness to life’

Aug 4, 2024

By Kristina Millare

“Material things do not give fullness to life,” Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. “They are important but... Read more

Pope Francis prays during his general audience on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?

Pope Francis invited the faithful to ask the Lord for “the grace to know how to pray for one another.” Read more

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Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’

Aug 2, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify... Read more

Pope Francis prays during his general audience on Wednesday, May 29,  2024, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

 This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August

Aug 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders.  Read more

Pope Francis traveled to Ostia, a seaside town not far from Rome, on July 31, 2024, to greet Sister Geneviève Jeanningros and the employees of the Summer Park Festival at Luna Park.

Pope Francis makes surprise visit to amusement park

Jul 31, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

According to the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff visited Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, who has been serving homosexuals and “transgender”... Read more

Pope Francis greets tens of thousands of altar servers packed in St. Peter’s Square for a special audience on July 30, 2024.

Pope tells altar servers Jesus is with them in ‘that act of love which is the Eucharist’

Jul 30, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Following the Gospel reading from Matthew, the Holy Father reflected on how, with Jesus, they too can overcome fears and... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for the Sunday Angelus, July 28, 2024.

Pope Francis proposes 3 gestures from Gospel miracle to live at Mass

Jul 28, 2024

By Rachel Thomas

The pope pointed out “offering, giving thanks, and sharing” as highlights of the miracle recounted in the Gospel of John. Read more

Norwegian players Christian Sorum (left), Anders Mol (second left), and Australian players Zachery Schubert (second right) and Thomas Hodges (right) take part in a practice session ahead of the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Eiffel Tower Stadium in Paris on July 24, 2024.

Pope Francis and Holy See sports association to Olympic athletes: ‘Win the medal of fraternity’

Jul 26, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis and Athletica Vaticana have invited all athletes participating in the 2024 Olympic Games to harness the “great social... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop-elect Kevin Kenney of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop known for ‘priestly heart’ to St. Paul-Minneapolis

Jul 25, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Father Kevin Kenney as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Read more

Queen Mathilde of Belgium meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace with her husband, King Philippe of the Belgians, on Sept. 14, 2023.

From castles to cathedrals: Pope Francis’ schedule for Luxembourg and Belgium trip

Jul 21, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces,... Read more

Pope Francis' brief remarks during the Angelus July 21, 2024, focused on the day’s Gospel passage from Mark, which demonstrates how rest and compassion for others go together.

Pope Francis: In the silence of adoration we receive God’s grace

Jul 21, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

At his weekly Angelus, the pope told Catholics to beware of “the dictatorship of doing.” Read more

“The Olympic Games are, by their very nature, about peace, not war,” Pope Francis emphasized, noting that “the five intertwined rings represent the spirit of fraternity that should characterize the Olympic event and sporting competition in general.”

Pope Francis’ desire for Olympics is to foster world peace, which is ‘seriously threatened’

Jul 19, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

In a message addressed to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris, Pope Francis expressed his fervent desire that the Olympic Games... Read more

Some 6,000 grandparents and other older people attended the papal Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on July 23, 2023, for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

World Day of Grandparents: Vatican grants plenary indulgence for visiting the elderly

Jul 18, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Those who are grandparents or elderly themselves can also receive a plenary indulgence. Read more

The kids and Pope Francis released biodegradable balloons into the sky together on July 18, 2024. The Vatican said the message, “You, dear boy, dear girl, are precious in God’s eyes,” was stamped on the balloons “with the hope that the message will reach as many people as possible.”

PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids

Jul 18, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17-July 26... Read more

Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, speaks at a May 2, 2023, press conference.

Pope Francis adds two vice directors to Vatican communication dicastery

Jul 18, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Dicastery for Communication has been led since 2018 by Paolo Ruffini, the first layman to be named prefect of... Read more