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 donates rent for beach serving people with disabilities
Pope Francis has donated the rent for a private Italian beach that allows disabled people to enjoy the shore, the... Read more
Jim Harbaugh: My priorities are 'faith, then family, then football'
Former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh, now head coach for the University of Michigan football team, is also a Roman Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis: Everything passes – except God's love for us
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Christian hope, rather than coming from the empty promises of other human beings, is rooted... Read more
In TED talk, Pope says sowing solidarity will reap hope for the future
Early Wednesday morning Pope Francis addressed the TED 2017 conference, telling participants that to have a hopeful outlook for the... Read more
Ahead of trip, Pope Francis sends message of joy to Egypt
Pope Francis expressed his joy for his upcoming trip to Cairo in a video message, saying he hopes to bring... Read more
Pope Francis refuses bullet-proof vehicle for Egypt trip
Pope Francis will not use a bulletproof vehicle during his trip to Egypt this weekend, despite recent terror attacks against... Read more
Pope Francis to visit graves of two 20th century Italian priests
Pope Francis will make a pilgrimage June 20 to visit the graves of two 20th century Italian priests in the... Read more
Pope Francis comforts sister of Fr. Jacques Hamel, killed in France
Pope Francis on Saturday comforted the sister of Father Jacques Hamel, an 85-year-old priest who was killed by ISIS sympathizers... Read more
Mercy is key to the life of faith, Pope Francis says
On Divine Mercy Sunday Pope Francis said mercy is essential in living the Christian life, because it not only allows... Read more
Who conquers the devil's hatred? God's new martyrs, Pope says
The devil’s hatred for Christ and for our redemption is the root cause of all persecution since the beginnings of... Read more
Pope Francis sends regrets to Brazil for not visiting this year
Pope Francis sent a letter to the president of Brazil, apologizing for his inability to visit in 2017 and encouraging... Read more
Pope Francis among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people
Time Magazine has released its 2017 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, and Pope Francis is among the... Read more
13 planning attacks on Christians arrested in Egypt
Egyptian police on Sunday arrested 13 people who were planning attacks against Christians and public institutions in the country. Read more
Niece of Fatima visionaries reflects on her remarkable family
The niece of Blessed Franciso and Jacinta Marto has voiced excitement for the coming canonization of her relatives, sharing stories... Read more
It's official: Pope Francis to canonize Fatima visionaries during May visit
During his trip to Portugal for the centenary of the Fatima Marian apparitions next month, Pope Francis will canonize visionaries... Read more
Pope: Easter is about the gift of Christianity – not us
As the Church jumps into the Easter season, Pope Francis on Wednesday offered a reflection on Christ’s Resurrection and the... Read more
Pope taps new bishops for Davenport, San Diego dioceses
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced the appointment of Msgr. Thomas Robert Zinkula as the new leader of the Davenport diocese... Read more
Pro-Francis posters go up in Rome, striking a different chord
Just two months after Pope Francis faced intense backlash for his reforms when critical posters were plastered around Rome, a... Read more
Pope Francis praises Assisi's new 'sanctuary of renunciation'
Pope Francis on Sunday thanked Assisi's bishop for creating a shrine dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi's divestiture, when he... Read more
Be men and women of life, Pope Francis says Easter Monday
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis stressed that Christ’s resurrection calls each of us to bring the message of Easter –... Read more
