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 to Singapore’s Catholics: Follow St. Francis Xavier in spreading God’s love
The pontiff celebrated Mass in the Singapore National Stadium, a national landmark, on the last full day of his trip... Read more
Pope Francis praises Singapore’s spirit of progress, reminds leaders not to exclude the weak
The pope expressed his admiration for the dedication of the country’s past and present leaders to build unity amid a... Read more
Opus Dei prelate asks prayers for new statutes and to share ‘the fire of the Lord’
The prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, renewed his request for prayer for the new statutes of “the Work.” Read more
Catholic Church is in the midst of a growth spurt in Singapore
The Catholic Church in Singapore is considered one of the most dynamic and vital in Southeast Asia. Read more
Pope Francis leaves East Timor: ‘I’ll never forget your smiles’
Pope Francis’ event with young adults was his last stop in East Timor before flying four hours to Singapore for... Read more
Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 Catholics
The pope celebrated the youthfulness of East Timor at the outdoor Mass where the crowd appeared like a sea of... Read more
Pope Francis in East Timor says children show us how to ‘be cared for by God’
“This is what one finds here: love. Without love this cannot be understood. And so we understand the love of... Read more
Pope to youth in Papua New Guinea: Words, gestures of love overcome ‘ugly fruit of hatred’
The pope emphasized that “the language of love, the language of closeness, the language of service” is what can unite... Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration and immigrants?
The Catholic Church has long been an advocate and protector of immigrants. Read more
Remembering the missionary martyrs of Papua New Guinea
Here is a closer look at three remarkable individuals who shaped the Catholic mission in Papua New Guinea. Read more
Some people in Papua New Guinea walked 3 weeks to see Pope Francis
Some people even came from the Solomon Islands, about 885 miles to the east in the South Pacific. Read more
Spanish expatriate reflects on gift of pope’s visit to predominantly Muslim Indonesia
Socorro Vázquez, a 27-year-old Catholic from Spain, reflected on her experience of Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia and her faith... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for his 45th apostolic journey
The Holy Father on Tuesday landed in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the first stop on what is to be... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass with 100,000 worshippers in Indonesia
Upon entering the stadium in a wheelchair, Pope Francis was immediately greeted by loud cheers and cries of “Viva Papa!”... Read more
Catholic experts respond to Pope Francis on repelling migrants being ‘a grave sin’
Catholic immigration experts and advocates on all sides agree that the current legal landscape endangers migrants and border communities. Read more
Pope Francis begins Indonesia visit with call for Catholic-Muslim dialogue
On Francis’ first full day in Indonesia on Wednesday, the pope called upon the political leaders to protect the country’s... Read more
Pope Francis greets orphans and refugees in Indonesia
Pope Francis received a group of homeless people in Rome before departing for Southeast Asia and, upon arriving in Jakarta,... Read more
Pope Francis sends telegram of condolence to Cardinal Parolin after mother’s death
Pope Francis assured Parolin of his closeness with him and his extended family during their “moment of human suffering.” Read more
Pope Francis begins historic apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
During his 11-day journey the 87-year-old pontiff will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore from Sept.... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
