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 Friday Pope Francis visited with young children at the “SOS Village” in Rome, a community made up of homes... Read more
Pope Francis has decided to send an initial contribution of $100,000 to Haiti to help with emergency recovery in the... Read more
After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more
On Thursday, asked about what he likes and doesn’t like in the Lutheran ecclesial community, Pope Francis said he likes... Read more
As images of children crushed by bombs or washed up at sea are becoming an increasingly daily sight, Pope Francis’... Read more
With the Consistory of Cardinals in November, Pope Francis will shape the College of Cardinals to give the widest representation... Read more
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, is traveling to Fatima, Portugal ahead of Pope Francis’ own visit, which... Read more
On Wednesday, Pope Francis begged for an end to the terrible conflict in Syria, asking for an immediate ceasefire to... Read more
In this transitory and often difficult life, it is necessary to have Christ as the center of everything you do,... Read more
The Albanian priest whose testimony moved Pope Francis to tears in 2014 is one of the 17 international bishops and... Read more
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that he will hold a consistory of cardinals on the Nov. 19 vigil of the... Read more
At the close of the Marian Jubilee, Pope Francis said that it’s often strangers and even people from other religions... Read more
During a special Jubilee weekend dedicated to Mary, Pope Francis said Mary was not only Christ’s mother, but also his... Read more
After electing their new General Superior, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had a meeting with Pope Francis, who told... Read more
After Hurricane Matthew killed more than 300 people and left thousands more homeless, Pope Francis has written a telegram assuring... Read more
The Holy Spirit is the “great gift” of God the Father who helps us avoid the stupidities of a legalistic... Read more
The theme for the 2018 Synod of Bishops has been released, and will focus on how to best teach the... Read more
Pope Francis and Anglican Primate Archbishop Welby have signed a joint-declaration emphasizing that while topics such as homosexuality and the... Read more
On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this week, seven Catholic organizations on five continents announced they are divesting... Read more
The beauty and joy found in sports, whether playing or watching, is something that benefits and unites everyone, regardless of... Read more