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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Bishop Conley asks Pope Francis to provide ‘encouragement, clarity, support’ to U.S. bishops
In a recent letter, the bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska, encouraged the pope to “familiarize himself” with the American episcopate before... Read more
Pope Francis paves the way for the canonization of new saints with zeal for mission work
The Holy See said Pope Francis “has decided to convene a consistory, which will also concern the canonization” of four... Read more
Pope Francis lambasts the scourge of human trafficking
Pope Francis today urged the abolition of human trafficking, “one of the most terrible scourges of our time” that disrespects... Read more
Carlo Acutis to be first millennial saint: Pope Francis recognizes miracle for canonization
The Italian computer-coding teenager who died of cancer in 2006 is known for his great devotion to the real presence... Read more
Pope Francis to palliative care symposium: Euthanasia is a ‘failure of love’
Pope Francis sent a message to an interfaith symposium on palliative care taking place in Toronto May 21–23. Read more
Pope Francis: Humility ‘is the source of peace in the world and in the Church’
“Humility is everything. It is what saves us from the evil one,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis praises historic council in China as ‘an authentic synodal journey’
In a video message to a conference in Rome, the pope noted that Chinese Catholics have endured “times of patience... Read more
Pope expresses ‘spiritual closeness’ to Iran after death of president in helicopter crash
In a telegram, the Holy Father sent “condolences upon the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and ... Read more
Pope Francis on female deacons: ‘No’
The Holy Father stressed the importance of women’s roles in the Catholic Church, describing them as “the ones who move... Read more
Pope Francis names Bishop Joseph Williams as coadjutor bishop of Camden, New Jersey
Williams, 50, has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis since 2022. Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Luxembourg and Belgium in September
The pope will make a one-day stopover in Luxembourg on Sept. 26 before visiting the Catholic universities of Leuven and... Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis said in his ‘60 Minutes’ interview
The pope spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell at the Vatican via a Spanish translator. Read more
Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s work in us is powerful
Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope explained that the Holy Spirit’s “work in us is powerful, as symbolized by... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as special envoy to National Eucharistic Congress
The Vatican announced Saturday that the pope has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle,as his special envoy to the National... Read more
Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Verona emphasizes call to be peacemakers
The pope’s one-day visit to the northern Italian city of Verona on Saturday centered on a message of peace. Read more
Orthodox patriarch anticipates Pope Francis visit to Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary
Pope Francis might be traveling to Turkey next year for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, according... Read more
California governor: Pope Francis told me he was ‘proud’ of state’s death penalty moratorium
No one has been executed in California since 2006, due in part to a moratorium beginning in 2019 that Newsom... Read more
Pope Francis says conservative critics have a ‘suicidal attitude’
The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people ‘can break the chains of antagonism’ between Catholics, Orthodox
Pope Francis has placed in young people his hope that Catholics and Orthodox may be “united in diversity” and “break... Read more
Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day
On the second day of the event, Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful,” will give a... Read more
