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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The Church must be close to Caucasus nations, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis gave a recap of his recent trip to Georgia and Azerbaijan, noting how this year both... Read more
Pope Francis and China – attempts for a thaw?
Improved Holy See relations with China are a major effort of this papacy, with an ongoing focus on disputes appointment... Read more
The Pope's latest prayer intention? That journalists be truthful
In his latest prayer video Pope Francis dedicates the month of October to praying for journalists – specifically that their... Read more
Dioceses of Anchorage, Arlington get new bishops
Pope Francis has tapped two active bishops to head new dioceses, naming Bishop Paul D. Etienne of Cheyenne as the... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Amatrice to pray for earthquake victims
On Tuesday Pope Francis made an unannounced private visit to the small Italian city of Amatrice to offer support areas... Read more
Georgian Catholics started from zero. What's next after the papal visit.
The tiny community of the Catholic Church in Georgia was barely surviving just decades ago. Now it has an opportunity... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Azerbaijan
During his flight from Baku, Azerbaijan to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the journalists aboard... Read more
Pope Francis: Love those who struggle, but don't push gender theory on kids
On his way back from Georgia and Azerbaijan Pope Francis criticized what he called the “wicked” push of gender theory... Read more
Pope Francis green-lights opening of Fr. Jacques Hamel beatification process
The French diocese of Rouen has officially begun an inquiry into the beatification of French priest Jacques Hamel, killed by... Read more
Civil society must guarantee religious freedom, Pope says in Azerbaijan
In his final speech in Azerbaijan, Pope Francis spoke at length praising the good interreligious relations in the country, but... Read more
Pope Francis says religious harmony in Azerbaijan must continue
In a meeting with political leaders Sunday, Pope Francis praised the peaceful relationship among Catholics, Muslims, Orthodox, and Jews in... Read more
In Azerbaijan, Pope says faith, service weave Christian life together
Pope Francis celebrated Mass immediately after landing in Azerbaijan Sunday, telling faithful gathered in the small church that faith and... Read more
Pope invites Georgian Orthodox to unity through baptism
Speaking to Georgia's religious and civil authorities on Saturday, Pope Francis affirmed the country's Christian identity, and called the Georgian... Read more
Pope Francis tells fellow Argentines he won’t make it home in 2017
In a special message to his fellow countrymen, Pope Francis said that despite his great desire to return home, he... Read more
Disabled youth perform special dance for Pope Francis in Georgia
Pope Francis was treated to a special presentation Saturday when young people, including several disabled youth in wheelchairs, performed traditional... Read more
Pope in Georgia blasts gender theory as the 'great enemy' of marriage
In a lengthy, off-the-cuff speech in Georgia, Pope Francis said the world today is at war with marriage, and urged... Read more
Pope to Georgian Catholics: imitate St. Therese's 'little way'
It’s important to follow the example of St. Therese's “little way,” trusting in God and his consolation with the faith... Read more
In Georgia visit, Pope finds a country of Christian tensions
Pope Francis on his visit to Georgia will find a country where dialogue among Christians is particularly difficult, with cool... Read more
Pope Francis to Georgian Orthodox: Christ's love unites us
God's love and our unity in Christ are what enable us to overcome conflict and disagreement, and to spread the... Read more
In Georgia, Pope says true peace is built on justice, mutual respect
Pope Francis landed in Georgia Friday, telling leaders of the former Soviet republic that peace is urgent in today’s troubled... Read more
