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 retools John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family
On Tuesday Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio changing the legal status of the John Paul II Institute for... Read more
Remember the witness of your martyrs, Pope tells Japanese bishops
In a letter to Japanese bishops, Pope Francis urges his brother prelates to use the example of their country's martyrs... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s love is shown in his forgiveness of our sins
On Sunday Pope Francis spoke about the limitless love of God, and how it leads him to forgive us time... Read more
Pope Francis: When it comes to evangelization, don't be stuck in your ways
Pope Francis met with new bishops at the end of their training course at the Vatican, reminding them to be... Read more
Pope appoints new under-secretaries to CDF and Congregation for Clergy
On Thursday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Matteo Visioli as the new under-secretary of the Congregation for... Read more
Fr. Tom to Pope Francis: I offered my suffering for you and the Church
Just one day after being released from 18 months of captivity, Indian priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil shared an emotional meeting... Read more
Council of Cardinals says more youth, women needed in Roman Curia
One of the key talking points in the latest round of meetings for the Pope's Council of Cardinals was the... Read more
Pope Francis: Colombia is proof that love is stronger than death
On Wendesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Colombia, saying the desire for peace in the country is proof... Read more
For the first time, the papal nuncio to Italy is not Italian
For the first time ever, a non-Italian will serve as apostolic nuncio, or papal ambassador, to Italy. On Sept. 12,... Read more
Father Tom Uzhunnalil has been released, is headed to India
After more than 18 months of questions and uncertainty regarding the fate of Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil following his abduction by... Read more
Pope Francis: Parents cherishing their kids is a sign of hope for the future
On his return flight from Colombia, Pope Francis said that seeing parents’ devotion for their children gives him hope for... Read more
Pope Francis: United Nations must help in Venezuela crisis
Aboard his overnight flight from Colombia to Rome Sunday, Pope Francis touched on the dire political and human rights crisis... Read more
Pope hopes Trump will 'rethink' DACA decision on pro-life grounds
During a press conference Sunday aboard the papal plane from Colombia to Rome, Pope Francis said that though he is... Read more
True peace hinges on the people, not bureaucracy, Pope says
On his last day in Colombia, Pope Francis said the peace process shouldn't be reduced to bureaucratic talks between two... Read more
Be humble in serving your brothers and sisters in need, Pope says in Colombia
In his Angelus address Sunday, Pope Francis said the story of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, the patroness of Colombia, provides an... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis 'is fine' after hitting face on popemobile
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis is fine after a mishap on the popemobile in Colombia, when he slipped... Read more
Vocations that only seek to 'climb the ladder' are dead, Pope says
On Saturday, Pope Francis told Colombia's priests and religious that vocations come from a variety of different backgrounds and flourish... Read more
The suffering of children wounds the heart, Pope Francis says
In a visit to a children’s home in Colombia, Pope Francis said Saturday that we can never accept the mistreatment... Read more
Pope Francis in Colombia: True freedom is found in courageous discipleship
On Saturday, Pope Francis said that true freedom is found in letting go of the superficial things we cling to... Read more
Pope issues new directives on revision, translation of liturgical texts
The Holy See has released a new “motu proprio” from Pope Francis outlining a shift in the responsibility of local... Read more
