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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Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight presser from Sweden
During his flight from Sweden to Rome on Tuesday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the journalists assembled aboard... Read more
Pope Francis reiterates a strong 'no' to women priests
During a press conference Tuesday aboard the papal plane from Sweden to Rome, Pope Francis said the issue of women... Read more
The saints stand out – because they're happy, Pope Francis says
The saints of the Church have many different qualities, but one thing that unites them all is a sense of... Read more
Make unity a priority, Pope Francis says at Reformation anniversary
While in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis heard moving testimonies from both Lutherans and... Read more
With God alone Christian unity is possible, Pope says in Sweden
Hours after landing in Sweden Pope Francis said that without God we can do nothing, but with him Catholics and... Read more
In joint declaration, Catholics and Lutherans emphasize unity
In a joint declaration signed for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders apologized for division in... Read more
Pope prays for central Italy after second major earthquake
Sunday Pope Francis expressed his nearness to everyone affected by an earthquake which hit central Italy Sunday morning, asking for... Read more
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
