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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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
Pope visits young children from difficult family situations
On Friday Pope Francis visited with young children at the “SOS Village” in Rome, a community made up of homes... Read more
Pope Francis donates $100,000 to Haiti for hurricane relief
Pope Francis has decided to send an initial contribution of $100,000 to Haiti to help with emergency recovery in the... Read more
Venezuelan Fr. Arturo Sosa elected as new head of Jesuit order
After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more
All Christians must follow Jesus closely, Pope Francis tells Lutherans
On Thursday, asked about what he likes and doesn’t like in the Lutheran ecclesial community, Pope Francis said he likes... Read more
When it comes to migration, children are the first to suffer, Pope says
As images of children crushed by bombs or washed up at sea are becoming an increasingly daily sight, Pope Francis’... Read more
What's the thought behind Pope Francis' choices for cardinals?
With the Consistory of Cardinals in November, Pope Francis will shape the College of Cardinals to give the widest representation... Read more
Cardinal Parolin visits Fatima ahead of Pope's trip
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, is traveling to Fatima, Portugal ahead of Pope Francis’ own visit, which... Read more
Pope pleads for ceasefire amid 'inhuman conflict' in Syria
On Wednesday, Pope Francis begged for an end to the terrible conflict in Syria, asking for an immediate ceasefire to... Read more
In service, conversion of heart is the first step, says Pope Francis
In this transitory and often difficult life, it is necessary to have Christ as the center of everything you do,... Read more
Albanian priest who moved the Pope to be named Cardinal
The Albanian priest whose testimony moved Pope Francis to tears in 2014 is one of the 17 international bishops and... Read more
Pope Francis announces new consistory to coincide with close of Jubilee
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that he will hold a consistory of cardinals on the Nov. 19 vigil of the... Read more
Pope Francis: the most godlike people might not be who you expect
At the close of the Marian Jubilee, Pope Francis said that it’s often strangers and even people from other religions... Read more
Mary imitated God through service, Pope says
During a special Jubilee weekend dedicated to Mary, Pope Francis said Mary was not only Christ’s mother, but also his... Read more
