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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Archbishop Vigano recounts Pope Francis' meeting with Kim Davis
The former nuncio to the US wrote Thursday his account of Pope Francis’ 2015 meeting with Kim Davis, a county... Read more
Ave Maria president amends statement denouncing 'defiance' of pope
One day after issuing a statement denouncing what he called the 'defiance' of Pope Francis by “so-called conservative Catholics”, the... Read more
For Parolin, Viganò's allegations about the pope 'not at all worrying'
In comments on the testimony of a former nuncio to the United States alleging sex abuse cover-up by the pope... Read more
'We deserve answers now': 35,000 Catholic women pen letter to pope
A group of lay Catholic women have written an open letter to Pope Francis, demanding that he answer the questions... Read more
US bishops continue to respond to Viganò testimony
Since Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler first responded Saturday to the former US nuncio's testimony which alleged sex abuse cover-up... Read more
Viganò denies accusations of obstruction in Nienstedt investigation
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has released a statement responding to accusations that he had curtailed an investigation in 2014 into... Read more
Gänswein: Benedict did not 'confirm' Vigano testimony
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s personal secretary said Tuesday that the former pope has not commented on a testimony released Saturday... Read more
Pope Francis personally considering Guam archbishop's appeal
Pope Francis is personally considering the appeal of Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron, who was found guilty of certain unspecified accusations... Read more
Vigano testimony receives mixed response from US bishops
Multiple bishops have responded to a testimony published over the weekend by a former apostolic nuncio to the United States,... Read more
DiNardo calls for conclusive answers to questions raised by Viganò's testimony
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, reaffirmed Monday the need for a “prompt and thorough... Read more
Former nunciature official: 'Vigano said the truth'
Monsignor Jean-François Lantheaume, the former first counsellor at the apostolic nunciature in Washington D.C., has said that the former nuncio,... Read more
Pope: 'I will not say a single word' on Vigano's allegations of cover-up
Pope Francis said Sunday that he will not comment on claims by a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. that... Read more
Updated: Pope meets with survivors of Irish mother and baby homes
In lieu of a traditional penitential act during Sunday’s Papal Mass at Phoenix Park, Pope Francis issued an apology to... Read more
The truth frees us, pope tells Irish bishops
During his last stop in Dublin Sunday, Pope Francis met with the bishops of Ireland, telling them to take encouragement... Read more
Wuerl denies he was informed of Vatican restrictions on McCarrick
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington has denied a report that he was informed about restrictions apparently placed by the Vatican... Read more
Ex-nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick's abuse reports
In an 11-page written testament, a former apostolic nuncio to the United States has accused several senior prelates of complicity... Read more
What is the Knock Shrine that Pope Francis will visit in Ireland?
On Sunday, August 26, Pope Francis will become the second pontiff to visit the Knock Shrine. During his visit, the... Read more
Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland
Pope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world... Read more
Pope Francis meets with abuse survivors in Ireland
Pope Francis met early Saturday evening with eight abuse victims in Ireland, during his visit to the country for the... Read more
