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 condemns deadly attacks in Syria, Russia
On Wednesday, Pope Francis expressed his horror at a chemical weapon attack in the province of Idlib, Syria the previous... Read more
Pope Francis to Chicago: Let peace heal your city
As violence continues to plague the city of Chicago, Pope Francis has sent words of encouragement, solidarity and hope to... Read more
Teen pleads guilty over plot to kill Pope during US visit
On Monday, 17 year-old Santos Colon of Lindenwold, New Jersey pleaded guilty to charges related to a plot to kill... Read more
Could Mary be getting a new title this year?
Earlier this year, the International Marian Association submitted a request to Pope Francis, asking for the public recognition of the... Read more
ISIS captive among new refugees welcomed by Pope Francis
The Vatican has taken in three new Syrian families, some members of which were ISIS prisoners before gaining freedom and... Read more
Even in tragedy, God’s love remains, Pope tells earthquake victims
Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people from earthquake-damaged communities to continue the process of rebuilding with courage and strength, never losing... Read more
Pope Francis says Catholic shrines are a key place for evangelization
On Saturday, Pope Francis moved the responsibility for Catholic shrines to be under the Congregation for the Promotion of the... Read more
Vatican official hopes Trump will 'rethink' some decisions
Thursday Vatican official Cardinal Peter Turkson said he hopes President Trump will reconsider some of the decisions he is making... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise 'Year of Mercy'-style visit
Although the Jubilee Year of Mercy has officially ended, Pope Francis today made a surprise “Mercy Friday” visit to a... Read more
Love must be core of family life, Pope says ahead of World Meeting of Families
Pope Francis issued a message ahead of the 2018 World Meeting of Families (WMOF), saying couples and families should root... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Iraq as civilian death toll rises
With the battle for major ISIS strongholds heating up in Iraq, Pope Francis has voiced his closeness to the country,... Read more
Pope Francis: Eliminating nuclear weapons is a moral imperative
On Tuesday, Pope Francis acknowledged the difficulty of totally eliminating nuclear weapons, but said the challenge is still a necessary... Read more
Let go of 'false lights' that lead down the wrong path, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a key time to open ourselves to the light of Christ and let... Read more
In Milan, Pope makes youth promise to never be a bully
In last meeting during his day trip to Milan, Pope Francis issued a harsh criticism of bullying in schools, asking... Read more
On Annunciation, Pope says God still seeks hearts like Mary
Pope Francis celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation in Milan, telling mass-goers that even today God is still searching for... Read more
Don't fret about numbers, but your mission, Pope tells Milan religious
During his daytrip to Milan Saturday, Pope Francis told the diocese’s priests and religious not to fear the challenges that... Read more
How do we solve crises? Put the person first, Pope Francis tells EU
Being disconnected from the values of the past – which upheld the human person and the family – has placed... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack
After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more
Watch this little girl steal Pope Francis' hat
A cute moment was captured on camera Wednesday, as a 3-year-old girl “stole” Pope Francis’ zucchetto – or skull cap... Read more
Pope Francis: When we want to give up, God helps us persevere
On Wednesday Pope Francis said each person must strive to imitate the perseverance and consolation of God, which not only... Read more
