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: The Christian life is about showing up
To live a Christian life, we can’t run away or hide from God’s will, Pope Francis said Tuesday. Rather, we... Read more
Vatican sends team to Aleppo in support of those suffering from the war
On behalf of Pope Francis, the secretary of the new Vatican department for Promoting Integral Human Development made a six-day... Read more
With an excess of bad news, Pope tells media to offer a message of hope
In his annual message to communicators around the world, Pope Francis again condemned the tendency for media to focus on... Read more
San Antonio's new auxiliary has a specialty in spiritual direction
On Monday, the Vatican announced that Msgr. Michael J. Boulette, founder of an organization dedicated entirely to giving spiritual direction... Read more
Mafia crime is 'radically opposed' to the Gospel, Pope says
Frequently an outspoken critic against organized crime, Pope Francis again came out with harsh words for those involved in the... Read more
On Trump presidency, Pope says we must 'wait and see'
In a new interview published Saturday, Pope Francis said he will wait to see what U.S. President Donald J. Trump... Read more
Pope leads 'Hail Mary' for those affected by latest disasters in Italy
After his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis prayed for those who have lost family and friends after the latest set... Read more
Pope to Dominicans: Your good works give glory to God
Saturday Pope Francis encouraged Dominicans to persevere in their good works of the last 800 years, which have been like... Read more
Pope Francis makes a strong call for better marriage prep
In his annual speech to the Holy See's main court on Saturday, Pope Francis stressed the pressing need for effective... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Trump on his inauguration as US president
Pope Francis congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, praying that... Read more
Concert marks one year after Pope's historic synagogue visit
One year after Pope Francis visited the Great Synagogue in Rome, the Hebrew Choir of Rome “Ha-Kol,” and the Choir... Read more
Pope Francis: The Christian life requires fighting against Satan
Pope Francis spoke Thursday about the struggles inherent to the Christian life, and how temptation, while a normal part of... Read more
Conversion is a prerequisite to ecumenism, Pope Francis says
For Pope Francis, personal conversion is pretty much the key to the Church’s success in all of her activities, from... Read more
Pope Francis: prayer is an act of hope that leads us to God
On Wednesday Pope Francis said hope in salvation is what leads us to turn to the Lord in prayer, trusting... Read more
Cardinal Pell's office dismisses attacks as opposition to reform
In reaction to a new book claiming that Pope Francis has in fact done little to combat clerical sex abuse,... Read more
Pope sends condolences to Kyrgyz town devastated by plane crash
Pope Francis Monday sent a telegram to survivors of a cargo plane crash in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan,... Read more
If you're tempted to gossip, 'bite your tongue,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Sunday traveled to a parish on the outskirts of Rome where he visited a priest suffering from a... Read more
Pope points to Mother Cabrini as prime model in caring for migrants
On the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis pointed to St. Frances Cabrini as an example of how... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies from earthquake zones in Italy
On Saturday, Pope Francis baptized 13 babies from areas where devastating earthquakes struck Italy last year. Read more
Middle East peace center of meeting between Francis, Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country’s new embassy to the Holy See, where he... Read more
