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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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Amaro Pesquero and Josefa Rodríguez. Photo courtesy of Matrimonio.

This couple gave to persecuted Christians, and Pope Francis responded

Feb 13, 2017

Josefa Rodríguez and Amaro Pesquero were not expecting to receive a letter from Pope Francis.    Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, Feb. 13, 2017.

Don't let small resentments turn into something worse, Pope Francis warns

Feb 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Monday spoke about what it means to kill your brother in your heart, which, may be something... Read more

Opening Mass for the Assembly of Synod of the Bishops on the Family Oct. 3 2015.

Amid controversy, council of cardinals backs Pope Francis

Feb 13, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

In the wake of several contentious events surrounding the Vatican recently, Pope Francis' advisory board in his ongoing reform of... Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address, June 15, 2015.

Pope: Christ came to help us fulfil the commandments' substance

Feb 12, 2017

Christ's Sermon on the Mount shows that he wanted to fulfil the law of Moses, not abolish it, Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Patriarch Kirill in Havana, Cuba on Feb. 12, 2016.

The Pope and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch met a year ago. Here's what's next.

Feb 12, 2017

By Andrea Gagliarducci

One year ago marked a historic first meeting between a Pope and a Russian Orthodox Patriarch.  Read more

A statue of Our Lady in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Vatican appoints pastoral envoy to Medjugorje

Feb 11, 2017

Pope Francis on Saturday appointed Archbishop Henryk Hoser of Warszawa-Praga as a delegate of the Holy See to look into... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 1 2014.

Without women, there is no harmony in the world, Pope Francis says

Feb 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

A woman’s value is not based on her material accomplishments, but simply in the beauty and harmony she brings to... Read more

Pope Francis meets with participants in the meeting sponsored by the Charity Commission and the Italian bishops' conference, Feb. 10, 2017.

Pope Francis: in healthcare, we are responsible to the most vulnerable

Feb 10, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

When it comes to healthcare and using our resources wisely, we have a responsibility to protect and take care of... Read more

Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Vigil in St. Peter's Square, April 2, 2016.

This is how Pope Francis keeps his peace amid Vatican 'corruption'

Feb 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

In a lengthy, unscripted dialogue with 140 male religious superiors, Pope Francis admitted that there is “corruption” inside the Vatican,... Read more

Pope Francis with the community of La Civilta Cattolica in the Clementine Hall, Feb. 9, 2017.

Pope Francis praises expansion of historic Jesuit newspaper

Feb 9, 2017

By Elise Harris

As the historic Jesuit-run paper La Civilta Cattolica for the first time rolled out four new language editions other than... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

Pope makes renewed plea on behalf of persecuted Rohingya minority

Feb 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis made an urgent appeal for prayer on behalf for all suffering due to slavery and exploitation,... Read more

Pope Francis.

Is a meeting between Pope Francis and Donald Trump on the horizon?

Feb 7, 2017

Pope Francis could meet with President Donald Trump at the end of May.  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016.

Money doesn't make you rich – loving others does, Pope says

Feb 7, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis’ pastoral heart came out in his Lenten message this year, focusing in what could be a lengthy homily... Read more

Pope Francis examines a book with Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, chairman of the Evangelical Church in Germany, at an ecumenical meeting at the Vatican, Feb. 6, 2017.

Look to Christ to overcome 'tragic' Reformation legacy, Pope says

Feb 6, 2017

The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation is an opportunity for both Protestants and Catholics to place Christ at the... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 21, 2016.

Pope Francis 'serene' after critical posters plastered around Rome

Feb 6, 2017

By Elise Harris

While the Pope has in the past been depicted as a superhero or peace advocate, this weekend set a much... Read more

Pope francis kisses a child in St. Peter's Square for the general audience Dec. 9, 2015.

Pope Francis: each life is sacred. Abandon no one.

Feb 5, 2017

On Sunday Pope Francis stressed the sanctity of life and encouraged Christians to fulfill Jesus Christ’s command to be salt... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016.

Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl

Feb 5, 2017

By Elise Harris

As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience April 16, 2014.

Pope Francis explains why your money won't save you

Feb 4, 2017

Pope Francis warned of the “hidden victims” of capitalism, the idolatry of money and false philanthropy, telling a Saturday gathering... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square June 17, 2015.

Pope: Be more than a mannequin when it comes to helping refugees

Feb 4, 2017

By Elise Harris

In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focused on the poor and refugees, saying we shouldn’t be like immobile mannequin’s... Read more

 Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, speaks with journalists aboard the papal flight to Colombo, Jan. 12, 2015.

Pope names Archbishop Becciu personal delegate to Order of Malta

Feb 4, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis has named Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, substitute of the Secretariat of State, as his personal delegate to oversee the... Read more