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 says Panama to be 'a hub of hope' during World Youth Day
Upon arriving in Panama for World Youth Day 2019, Pope Francis met with politicians, diplomats and civil society leaders, extending... Read more
Pope Francis warns against 'spirals of hatred' on social media
In his World Day of Social Communications message, Pope Francis said that online discussion is “too often based on opposition... Read more
'Get ready!' Pope leaves for Panama, confirms visit to Japan
Pope Francis will visit Japan in November of this year. The pope confirmed the timing of the upcoming trip during... Read more
Vatican again denies prior knowledge of allegations against Argentine bishop
In a statement Tuesday the Vatican again denied having prior knowledge of sexual abuse allegations against Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar... Read more
Getting to February: The decisions that could shape the pope's summit
Before the pope's summit on abuse next month, Rome must navigate two other events which could do much to frame... Read more
Former vicar: Vatican already knew about sexual abuse allegations against Argentine bishop
In an exclusive report from the Associated Press, the former vicar to Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta said that the... Read more
Pope’s app 'Click to Pray' connects Catholics to a smartphone prayer network
Pope Francis launched an app Sunday called “Click to Pray,” which connects Catholics to a global network to share prayer... Read more
Vatican transfers task of Ecclesia Dei to the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Saturday ending the pontifical commission Ecclesia Dei and creating an office within the Congregation... Read more
Vatican: Abuse summit to help bishops know 'what they need to do'
Just over a month ahead of the much-anticipated February meeting on sex abuse, the Vatican said the summit’s goal is... Read more
Pope Francis: 'God loves you, even if you forget Him'
God the Father will always be there for his beloved children, Pope Francis said Wednesday, with a reminder that the... Read more
Pope Francis: What to expect in 2019
The finalization of a Curial reform process, a reshuffle in some Vatican positions, and an eventual consistory to “refill” the... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Chilean bishops to discuss abuse crisis
Pope Francis met for three hours Monday with leaders of the Chilean bishops’ conference, as the bishops face a sexual... Read more
Analysis: The fall of Cardinal Wuerl
It now looks clear that Wuerl’s mandate to lead, and whatever was left of his legacy as a reformer, are... Read more
Children must see the faith lived at home, pope tells parents
At Mass in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, Pope Francis baptized 27 babies, reminding their parents that the first space in... Read more
U.S. Catholics losing trust in clergy, survey finds
Trust in the clergy has declined sharply over the last year, a new Gallup poll shows. Only 31 percent of... Read more
Analysis: The non-trial of Theodore McCarrick
Sources at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith have confirmed that allegations against McCarrick are being considered through... Read more
Pope Francis sends Christmas greetings to Coptic Christians
Pope Francis sent Christmas and New Year’s greetings to Coptic Christians and all Egyptians upon the inauguration of a major... Read more
Conversion or reform: What will the bishops choose in 2019?
Expectations that there can be one practical solution to solve the crisis are likely to prove false hopes. It has... Read more
How 'Pope for Ukraine' aims to help displaced families
“Pope for Ukraine” is a Vatican initiative that aims to collaborate with non-Catholic entities to respond to the emergency humanitarian... Read more
Pope calls for unity and conversion in letter to US bishops
Pope Francis has written to the bishops of the United States calling for a “change of mindset” to restore the... Read more
