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 marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor
Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and... Read more
Pope will make two-day visit to Fatima marking apparition anniversary
Though rumors have been floating around for some time, the Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Francis will travel to Fatima,... Read more
What happens when you give the Pope a birthday present?
Pope Francis will receive thousands of gifts for his 80th birthday Saturday, from heads of state and the ordinary faithful. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Colombian leaders in wake of peace deal
Pope Francis met Friday morning with Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón and former president Senator Álvaro Uribe Vélez, as... Read more
Vatican police mark 200th anniversary with concert for needy children
In honor of their bicentenary, the Vatican Gendarmerie have decided to celebrate with an act of mercy: they will host... Read more
New Biloxi bishop humbled, joyed by his appointment
On Friday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Roger Morin of Biloxi, and appointed Louisiana... Read more
Mary models for the sick 'surrender to God's will'
Pope Francis on Thursday announced the theme for the 25th World Day of the Sick, “Amazement at what God has... Read more
Pope to ambassadors: make 'courageous' choice for nonviolence
On Thursday Pope Francis accepted the credentials of six new ambassadors to the Holy See, urging them to work toward... Read more
Mission, synodality key themes in latest round of cardinal meetings
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met for the 17th time this week, with synodality and the Church’s “missionary drive” forming... Read more
Pope: the world desperately needs hope – and we are the messengers
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke about the hope that the Child Jesus brings at Christmastime, saying it is our duty to... Read more
In stressing error of clericalism, Francis calls for humble priests
In his homily at Mass Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke harshly about what he considers one of the great dangers of... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences on death of Opus Dei leader
On hearing of the Dec. 12 death of Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Pope Francis sent... Read more
This is how Pope Francis will celebrate his 80th birthday
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Pope Francis will celebrate his 80th birthday, which he will spend doing what he normally does:... Read more
Pope makes humanitarian appeal for Syria, as rebels lose Aleppo
Pope Francis has sent a letter to Syrian president Bashar al-Assad appealing for peace and for humanitarian relief, as the... Read more
Pope: Our Lady of Guadalupe teaches us a faith that is not sugarcoated
On Monday, Pope Francis celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, pointing to Mary’s faith not as the result... Read more
In call to Coptic Patriarch, Pope says they are united by blood of martyrdom
The day after an explosion at the Coptic Orthodox cathedral in Cairo killed 25 people, mostly women and children, Pope... Read more
In a world torn by conflict, nonviolence is a Christian requirement, Pope says
When it comes to the many conflicts splintering different parts of the world, Pope Francis said the Christian response must... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Aleppo, victims of recent terrorist attacks
During the Angelus for the third Sunday of Advent, also called Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis made a special appeal for... Read more
Pope to seminarians: Don't let self-interest get in the way of ministry
On Saturday Pope Francis spoke to seminarians about the three-fold ministry of the priest: welcoming and including all, forming good... Read more
Bishop Conley reassures clergy over 'Amoris laetitia'
Clarity and renewal can be the fruit of disputes and disagreements, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said to his priests... Read more
