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 Wednesday Pope Francis said that in order to be more like Jesus, we must not be indifferent to others,... Read more
During Mass at the Vatican Tuesday, Pope Francis warned that the desire for power and money is an obstacle which... Read more
Pope Francis met in Rome with a unique group involved in the fight against human trafficking, where he noted the... Read more
A statement made by the Vatican on Monday declared that unverified reports of bishop ordinations taking place within the so-called... Read more
The Vatican announced Monday that recently nominated Cardinal-elect Archbishop Joseph William Tobin of Indianapolis will soon be taking over as... Read more
After celebrating Mass for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis in his Angelus address appealed for better prison conditions... Read more
On Sunday, Pope Francis held a special Mass held for prisoners inside St. Peter’s Basilica, telling them that while paying... Read more
In a lengthy, wide-ranging speech to members of international NGOs, Pope Francis offered a clear and stern warning against modern... Read more
In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's... Read more
Reflecting on the faithful work of the bishops and cardinals who have died in the past 12 months, Pope Francis... Read more
On Nov. 6, a special Jubilee for Prisoners will be celebrated at the Vatican, drawing detainees and their families from... Read more
Pope Francis spoke to representatives of different religions Thursday, telling them that acts of terrorism and violence must be very... Read more
While it's sad to think about our own death or that of a loved one, we can never be truly... Read more
During his flight from Sweden to Rome on Tuesday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the journalists assembled aboard... Read more
During a press conference Tuesday aboard the papal plane from Sweden to Rome, Pope Francis said the issue of women... Read more
The saints of the Church have many different qualities, but one thing that unites them all is a sense of... Read more
While in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis heard moving testimonies from both Lutherans and... Read more
Hours after landing in Sweden Pope Francis said that without God we can do nothing, but with him Catholics and... Read more
In a joint declaration signed for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders apologized for division in... Read more
Sunday Pope Francis expressed his nearness to everyone affected by an earthquake which hit central Italy Sunday morning, asking for... Read more