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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Vatican, al-Azhar focus on papal trip speeches in latest meeting
In the wake of Pope Francis' whirlwind visit to Egypt, the Vatican and the prestigious Muslim al-Azhar University have held... Read more
Pope Francis: World hunger is a result of indifference and selfishness
On Monday Pope Francis said that while hunger and undernourishment around the world can be an unsettling thing to confront,... Read more
Official song of World Youth Day Panama released
On Monday the Archdiocese of Panama released the official theme song of the next World Youth Day, to be held... Read more
Pope's hospital in Rome offers to take Charlie Gard
The president of the Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesu in Rome, also known as the "Pope's Hospital", has offered to transfer... Read more
An unprecedented Convocation of Catholic Leaders is happening this weekend
It’s been nearly four years since Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, or “The Joy of the Gospel.”... Read more
Pope asks for parents' wishes to be respected in Charlie Gard case
Stepping into what has turned out to be a tumultuous legal battle involving a UK couple's push for a say... Read more
Cardinal Müller: There's no problem between me, Pope Francis
In a brief interview given just hours after hearing that he would no longer be heading the Vatican's doctrine office,... Read more
No matter who you are, make Christ your number one, Pope Francis says
On Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone – lay or religious – must put their relationship with Jesus above all... Read more
Four reasons why this consistory was an unusual one
A consistory is a gathering of cardinals, which the Pope can convoke to give solemnity to a particular decision, or... Read more
Pope names Archbishop Luis Ladaria as Müller's successor to head CDF
The Vatican announced Saturday that as Cardinal Gerhard Müller’s term as prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the... Read more
Pope: To be a disciple, Jesus must be the center of your life
On Thursday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis said that we can’t just know about our faith,... Read more
Keep your eyes fixed on the cross, Pope urges new cardinals
On Wednesday, Pope Francis created five new cardinals, encouraging them to walk with Jesus, keeping their eyes fixed securely on... Read more
Pope Francis: The way of Christ is the way of persecution
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that following Christ means taking a path contrary to that of the world, and being... Read more
Unity is more than 'bland uniformity,' Pope tells Orthodox
Pope Francis met with a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, saying their journey toward full communion is one... Read more
Local priest named fifth bishop of Allentown, Penn.
On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' pick of Mons. Alfred A. Schlert to be the next bishop of the... Read more
The old still have a lot to offer young people, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said that the older generation should not stop striving in their spiritual lives, but that God... Read more
To understand Pope Francis, you have to understand the Jesuits
Discernment is one of the words Pope Francis repeats most, especially when speaking to priests and seminarians. Read more
Christ doesn’t promise freedom from difficulties, Pope says
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that following Christ does not mean our lives will... Read more
Pope Francis meets Dutch king and queen, returns long-lost stick
On Thursday Pope Francis met with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, as part of the visit returning... Read more
Meeting with NFL hall-of-famers, Pope Francis promotes teamwork
Pope Francis addressed members of the National Football League Hall of Fame on Wednesday, encouraging them to promote the values... Read more
