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 waves at a rainy general audience April 10, 2019.

Pope Francis explains the most dangerous attitude in Christian life

Apr 10, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis warned Wednesday that pride is the most dangerous attitude in the Christian life, pointing out that even the... Read more

Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Francis to co-host South Sudan retreat

Apr 9, 2019

By Courtney Mares

The leaders of the newest country in the world will meet this week in the smallest country in the world.  Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Nov. 14, 2018.

Pope Francis: Conversion requires a resolve to sin no more

Apr 7, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Sunday emphasized the need for people to have a firm resolve to change their lives when they ask... Read more

The Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum in Rome, April 3, 2015.

Pope’s Via Crucis to highlight suffering of trafficked people

Apr 5, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pope’s annual Good Friday Stations of the Cross, held at the Colosseum, will be written by a religious sister... Read more

Pope Francis takes a selfie with pilgrims at the April 1, 2015 general audience in St. Peter’s Square.

From influencers to cyborgs, Pope Francis has tech advice for young people

Apr 5, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Discussing current digital trends, from “influencers” to cyborgs to “zapping,” Pope Francis’ recent apostolic letter to young people contains both... Read more

Pope Francis meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan on March 16, 2019.

Pope Francis to host 'spiritual retreat' for leaders of war-torn South Sudan

Apr 4, 2019

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican will host a “spiritual retreat” for South Sudan’s president and opposition leader as they navigate the peace process... Read more

Archbishop Wilton Gregory. CNA/File photo

Analysis: Gregory’s road to Washington

Apr 4, 2019

By Ed Condon

Gregory’s arrival in Washington follows months of intense speculation, with many frustrated at the apparent delay - but the process... Read more

Archbishop Anthony Apuron greets Pope Francis Feb. 7, 2018.

CDF upholds guilty verdict of Guam archbishop for abuse of minors

Apr 4, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith announced Thursday that, following an appeal, the Vatican's court has upheld last... Read more

Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta.

Pope Francis names Wilton Gregory to follow Wuerl at Washington archdiocese

Apr 4, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis Thursday named Archbishop Wilton Gregory the Archbishop of Washington, succeeding Cardinal Donald Wuerl.  Read more

Pope Francis greets Moroccan King Mohammed VI in Rabat March 30, 2019.

Pope Francis: God desires solidarity among Catholics and Muslims

Apr 3, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Reflecting upon his recent apostolic journey to Morocco, Pope Francis said Wednesday that God desires a greater sense of fraternity... Read more

Pope Francis greets the pilgrims during his weekly general audience in St Peter's square at the Vatican on January 08, 2014. Via Shutterstock.

Pope Francis asks youth for help in ‘preventing atrocities’ of abuse

Apr 2, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has called upon young people to be vigilant in the face of “horrible crimes” of clerical sexual abuse,... Read more

Pope Francis.

Don't jump to conclusions about your children's sexuality, Pope Francis says

Apr 1, 2019

Pope Francis said Sunday that homosexual tendencies are not sins, and that parents who are concerned about tendencies in their... Read more

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Pope Francis: Even in desperation, abortion won’t solve problems

Apr 1, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis said Sunday that abortion is not a lawful way to solve problems, even in extreme and desperate situations,... Read more

The Supreme Court of the United States.

SCOTUS ruling shows divide over ‘permissible’ suffering in executions

Apr 1, 2019

The Supreme Court issued a decision Monday denying the appeal of a Missouri death row inmate who argued that execution... Read more

Pope Francis greeted Father Jean Pierre Schumacher in Morocco March 31, 2019. His martyred community was beatified in December 2018.

Pope Francis urges religious communities to charity and dialogue in Morocco

Mar 31, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis urged religious communities in Morocco to practice an “ecumencism of charity,” calling for dialogue, not proselytism, in the... Read more

Pope Francis leads the introductory prayer and delivers his greeting on the opening day of the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

Analysis: Pope Francis issues new definition of ‘vulnerable’ adult

Mar 29, 2019

By Ed Condon

How “vulnerable” adults are defined in law has been hotly contested in recent discussions of scandal and reform in the... Read more

Francis: Let us restore Confession ‘to the place it deserves’ in Catholic life

Mar 29, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis called for the Sacrament of Confession to be elevated in the pastoral life of the Church during a... Read more

Pope Francis May 22, 2018.

Pope Francis issues child protection laws for Vatican City State, Roman Curia

Mar 29, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Friday issued new laws and guidelines on the protection of minors for those working within Vatican City State... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square March 27, 2019.

Pope Francis to visit three countries in East Africa

Mar 27, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will visit the capital cities of the African countries of Mozambique, Madagascar, and... Read more

Pope Francis at a General Audience in Rome, June 2018.

Pope Francis changes canon law for religious who desert the community

Mar 26, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis amended canon law Tuesday to create a new mechanism for dismissing a religious man or woman who has... Read more