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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God is not indifferent – he's close and personal, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the feast of the Holy Trinity stressing the personal love and interest God has in each one... Read more
Pope says 'false dichotomy' exists between religious ethics, business
Pope Francis Saturday criticized what he said is a “tragic” and false dichotomy that has been created between religious ethics... Read more
Pope makes surprise visit to school named after book-loving child
In his most recent “mercy Friday” outing, Pope Francis visited a school recently named after a little girl who passed... Read more
Pope Francis sends poor, needy to major Roman sporting event
Next week the poor, homeless, refugees, migrants and needy around Rome will be offered free tickets to the city's Golden... Read more
After five decades, Pacem in terris is still relevant, Francis says
Speaking about St. Pope John XXIII’s encyclical on establishing universal peace, Pacem in terris, Pope Francis said that even 55... Read more
The Holy Spirit makes our works effective, Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit helps Catholics to do good works by giving them the gifts they need to be effective 'salt... Read more
Dolan: Pope’s reported remarks to gay man, while ‘beautiful,’ could require clarification
The Archbishop of New York said Tuesday that while some recent comments about homosexuality attributed to Pope Francis are “orthodox... Read more
Does God make people gay? A theologian responds
Sexual attraction does not define identity, a priest has said, after comments attributed to Pope Francis have prompted questions about... Read more
Analysis: With new appointments, Pope Francis puts his mark on the College of Cardinals
Pope Francis’ fifth consistory marks an important shift within the College of Cardinals: it is the first time in the... Read more
Chilean abuse victim: Pope told me to accept being gay, God made me this way
A victim of the Chilean clergy abuse crisis who met privately with Pope Francis told a Spanish news source that... Read more
Pope on Pentecost: The power of the Holy Spirit changes hearts
Though people may promise to change things, it is the third person of the Holy Trinity that creates real change... Read more
Pope announces June 29 consistory to create 14 new cardinals
There will be a consistory June 29 to create 14 new cardinals, each of whom express the “universality” of the... Read more
Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI to be canonized October 14
Following a meeting between the Council of Cardinals and Pope Francis Saturday, the Vatican announced that Bl. Pope Paul VI... Read more
Commentary: The pope’s next steps on sexual abuse in Chile
After meeting with him for three days, and reading his reflections on the problem of clerical sexual abuse in their... Read more
All Chilean bishops present resignation, await decision from pope
At the close of their 3-day meeting with Pope Francis, all Chilean bishops asked victims of the country's abuse scandal... Read more
Pope to Chilean bishops: Serve Christ in victims of abuse
Pope Francis thanked Chile's bishops for their “frank” dialogue during a 3-day Vatican meeting on the Chilean abuse scandals, and... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: New Pope Francis movie is a beautiful tribute
The upcoming film, “Pope Francis: A Man of his Word,” has won praise from Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, who... Read more
Pope Francis decries 'spiral of violence' in Middle East
Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the... Read more
Analysis: Why Francis might follow Benedict’s lead on Chilean abuse scandal
This week 34 Chilean bishops are meeting with Pope Francis to discuss the country’s clerical sexual abuse scandal, which involves... Read more
Pope Francis: Holy Spirit tells bishops and popes when to step down
At the end of his morning homily Tuesday, Pope Francis asked Catholics to pray for priests, bishops, and the pope,... Read more
