Skip to content

Pope Francis Gives Update on His Health During a Telemundo Interview

In an exclusive interview with Telemundo News, Pope Francis gave his perspective on the war in the Ukraine where he also offered to help with a peace mission. When he was asked about immigrants crossing the Southern US border, from Mexico into the United States, and if he had a message, the Pope said it was a “serious problem”, but then spoke more broadly about immigrants. Pope Francis talked about his meeting with President Zelenskyy and how the president asked the Pope for a “big favor”, and that was to take care of the Ukrainian children who had been taken to Russia. When pushed on whether he thought Russia should hand back captured territories to Ukraine, he said that was a political issue. On the abuse scandals in the Catholic Church, the Pope was asked if he thought there was a link between priestly celibacy, and the abuse of minors. In answering this the Pope pointed out that statistically most abuse happens within the family. EWTN News Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn reports. 

Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today

Share

Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican

Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.

More news related to this article

Bullying In Schools ‘Prepares For War, Not Peace,’ Pope Francis Tells Catholic Educators

Pope Francis warned that bullying in schools prepares students for war rather than peace in a powerful appeal to Catholic educators gathered at the Vatican on Saturday.

Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘touched by his smile’ when they see his photo

In a Mass marking the first liturgical memorial of St. Carlo Acutis, who was canonized by Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV steps out to the world for the first time on May 8, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibanez | EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV’s First Year: A Pontificate Marked by Peace, Tradition, and Augustinian Spirit

“Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum… Habemus Papam!” The announcement echoed across Saint Peter’s Square and throughout the world on

Who is Cardinal Angelo Becciu? The Highest-Ranking Cardinal Sentenced to Prison in the Vatican

This Saturday, the trial against Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who must spend five years in prison after being convicted

Aboriginal Leader Visits Vatican: Dr. Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann’s Impact on Reconciliation

Join us as we delve into the profound visit of Dr. Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, one of Australia’s most

Antoni Gaudí: A model of holiness and dialogue for Spain

Before Pope Leo’s visit to Barcelona, an architect and a priest discuss Antoni Gaudíʼs holiness and skill, which

LIVE
FROM THE VATICAN

Be present live on EWTNVatican.com