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.
On the first day of the new year and the 50th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis condemned a terrorist... Read more
At the start of the new year, Pope Francis said that celebrating Mary, the Mother of God, highlights a beautiful aspect... Read more
During a prayer service for the close of 2016, Pope Francis said the arrival of a new year should serve... Read more
A prison inmate in Chile was surprised when she received a letter this summer from Pope Francis, whom she had... Read more
A Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen on March 4 personally appealed for Pope Francis’ help in an unconfirmed video posted... Read more
When it comes to talking about women and their role in the Church, discussion tends to focus almost exclusively on... Read more
Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in... Read more
As Pope Francis' year dedicated to consecrated life comes to a close, one nun shared her thoughts on the how... Read more
In his traditional "Urbi et Orbi" blessing Christmas Day, Pope Francis prayed that the Child Jesus, also called the Prince... Read more
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis noted how the coming of Jesus as an infant is paradoxical to the images of... Read more
Two days after the announcement that Pope Francis has established a group to look into the circumstances regarding the recent... Read more
If there's anything Pope Francis' recent 12-point plan for the reform of the Roman Curia shows, it's that while his... Read more
After taking up a collection earlier this year to aid families affected by the ongoing crisis in Eastern Ukraine, Pope... Read more
In a lengthy, in-depth speech to members of the Roman Curia Thursday, Pope Francis dug into what he said are... Read more
Pope Francis has officially granted clemency to Spanish priest Msgr. Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda, who had already served half of... Read more
What are being called two major acts of terrorism in just the past 24 hours have prompted Pope Francis to... Read more
Young Catholics can be a force for joy and peace, Pope Francis told an audience with Catholic Action on Monday. Read more
On Sunday Pope Francis said that with Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to stop and make time for... Read more
There’s a Christmas reason to speak always about the poor and about mercy, Pope Francis told a benefit concert Saturday. Read more
The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday. Read more