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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For Cardinal Kasper, 'Amoris laetitia' allows new pastoral practices
In a recent article for a German journal, Cardinal Walter Kasper – a protagonist for the admission of the divorced-and-remarried... Read more
Pope Francis talks Sweden, Catholic-Lutheran dialogue in new interview
Ahead of his upcoming trip to Sweden for the joint commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis... Read more
Theology and pastoral care 'go hand in hand', Pope tells JPII Institute
Doctrine and theological reflection are to be formed by its evangelizing purpose and by pastoral concerns, Pope Francis told the... Read more
To welcome the stranger is to welcome Christ, Pope Francis says
When we perform the corporal works of mercy – specifically welcoming the stranger in the form migrants and refugees –... Read more
Syrian refugees arrive to Rome with the hope of a better life
This week 130 Syrian refugees landed in Rome as part of a pilot program aimed at providing safe passage for... Read more
For Pope Francis, God's kingdom doesn't grow through organization charts
The kingdom of heaven is able to grow when its members are docile to the Holy Spirit – rather than... Read more
Pope Francis talks nationwide crisis in meeting with Venezuela's Maduro
On Monday Pope Francis met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, head of the country’s socialist regime, at the Vatican to... Read more
Be 'men for others', not wrapped up in clericalism, Francis tells Jesuits
Bringing all people the lasting joy of the Church should be the focus of their service, Pope Francis told representatives... Read more
As battle for Mosul rages, Pope appeals for an end to violence in Iraq
With the Iraqi Army currently embroiled in an effort to liberate Mosul and the Plains of Nineveh from the Islamic... Read more
Pope Francis: don't interrupt others – it won't end well
Dialogue is a key element of mercy, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining that when we interrupt others in order to... Read more
Pope Francis: Where are vocations from? An encounter with God
When it comes to promoting vocations in the Church, Pope Francis said it all begins with an encounter with God... Read more
Vatican, Al-Azhar to officially resume dialogue
On Friday, the Vatican announced it will be sending a representative to Egypt to set plans for the official re-launching... Read more
The reality of poverty is challenging, but don't avoid it, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that while donating money to charity might make us feel good, seeing real poverty in... Read more
Francis, Benedict praise Bartholomew I as a brother in faith
In their forewords to a new book about the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Italian diocese of Genoa May 27
Shortly after their bishop was named the new president of the Council of Catholic Episcopal Conferences in Europe, the Archdiocese... Read more
Pope at canonization Mass: Prayer isn’t always easy, pray anyway
On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized seven new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that prayer isn’t always a smooth path,... Read more
Have grandkids? Pope Francis wants you to talk with them
On Saturday, Pope Francis told grandparents that they are valuable and that their wisdom should be shared with the younger... Read more
Pope Francis’ delayed Milan trip to take place in March
After having to postpone the trip earlier this year, because of an over-full schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope... Read more
Dutch want right-to-die for people who feel 'their life is complete'
The Dutch government is set to legalize euthanasia for people who don’t want to live anymore but are not necessarily... Read more
Pope Francis grieves over death of Thailand's king
Friday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow to learn of the death of the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died... Read more
