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 offers prayer, condolences after Colombia plane crash
After a plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 71 people, including the majority of Brazil’s up and coming... Read more
Pope Francis: Humility is childlike, not theatrical
Christians must pursue true humility as they remember the “smallness” of Christmas, Pope Francis said in his Tuesday homily. Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is doing for Christmas
While signs of bustling pilgrims who came for the Jubilee of Mercy are mostly gone, new signs of Christmas are... Read more
Pope mourns death of Fr Kolvenbach, former head of Jesuits
After the death of Jesuit Fr. Peter Hans Kolvenbach, former head of the order, over the weekend, Pope Francis has... Read more
Pope taps Tallahassee bishop to lead St. Petersburg diocese
On Monday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Bishop Gregory Parkes of Pensacola-Tallahassee as the new head of... Read more
Scientists play a key role in solving global problems, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told a group of scientists Monday that their role in finding creative solutions to the world’s problems is... Read more
Papal Advent advice: Don't be dominated by material things
The season of Advent is a reminder to us to open our horizons and have concern for more than just... Read more
UPDATED: Fidel Castro, communist leader who met three Popes, dies at 90
After hearing of the death of Fidel Castro, former president and leader communist revolution in Cuba, late Friday evening, Pope... Read more
Drugs a 'new form of slavery', Pope Francis says
Drug addiction is a contemporary form of slavery, Pope Francis lamented Thursday, emphasizing that a rehabilitation which restores victims' joy... Read more
Advancing relations core of meeting between Pope, Vietnam president
On Wednesday Pope Francis met Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang at the Vatican for a meeting largely focused on collaboration... Read more
In latest meeting, Synod of Bishops finalizes preparatory doc for 2018
The Synod of Bishops met in Rome this week to finalize the preparatory document and questionnaire that will form the... Read more
Pope Francis: we all have doubts, but living the faith helps
While the Jubilee might be over, Pope Francis hasn’t stopped talking about mercy, telling faithful Wednesday that the works of... Read more
For Cardinal Tobin, Pope Francis is in step with his predecessors
In a sit-down interview with CNA Monday, Cardinal Joseph Tobin opened up about his appointment and his thoughts on the... Read more
Want to stop fearing death? Trust in God, Pope Francis says
Death and God’s judgment should be on everyone’s mind, but faithfulness to God will conquer our fears, Pope Francis has... Read more
After Krakow, Mary at heart of next World Youth Day gathering
On Tuesday the Vatican announced the themes for the next three World Youth Day encounters, which are focused on Mary... Read more
Pope extends Jubilee mandate on abortion, SSPX confession
Although the Jubilee of Mercy has ended, Pope Francis has decided that some of the novelties he applied in the... Read more
How an ex-prostitute's horrific suffering moved Pope Francis
Pope Francis still remembers meeting with a former prostitute during the Jubilee of Mercu, and hearing how she suffered untold... Read more
At close of Jubilee, Pope Francis says it’s a reminder of what’s essential
On Sunday Pope Francis closed the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, officially marking the end of the Jubilee of... Read more
For Bangladesh's new cardinal, papal visit will boost faith
After becoming the first prelate from Bangladesh to ever get a red hat, newly-elevated Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario said his country... Read more
American cardinals reflect after Pope's anti-division comments
When Pope Francis spoke out sharply against the “virus of polarization,” three new American cardinals saw a chance for a... Read more
