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.
Dozens of teen girls in Paraguay had planned to celebrate their 15th birthday – or Quinceañera – at Florida's Disney... Read more
Pope Francis issued a binding clarification of a question regarding Canon Law and the establishment of new diocesan Institutes of... Read more
Pope Francis has voiced his prayers and condolences to all those affected by the apparent crash of an EgyptAir plane... Read more
During his Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis preached a warning to the rich who oppress the poor, focusing on employers... Read more
An official meeting between Pope Francis and Imam Ahmed al Tayyeb will take place Monday at the Vatican, signaling a... Read more
As six new ambassadors to the Holy See presented Pope Francis with their credentials, the pontiff stressed that as representatives... Read more
While Pope Francis might have chastised animal-lovers who treat their pets better than people in last week’s general audience, that... Read more
If we don’t show mercy to others we shouldn’t expect to get it from God, Pope Francis said, stressing that... Read more
In a new interview focused heavily on migration and dialogue with Islam, Pope Francis touched on growing concerns surrounding the... Read more
As an alternative to the “deeply disturbing” new federal guidance on transgender regulations for schools, the U.S. bishops pointed to... Read more
On Pentecost, Pope Francis praised missionary work as a massive work of mercy based on the desire for everyone to... Read more
On the solemnity of Pentecost Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit, rather than giving a new message, brings Jesus’ timeless... Read more
Although sin separates us from God, Pope Francis stressed on the feast of Pentecost that we haven’t been left as... Read more
People in need deserve more love from us than the animals do, Pope Francis has said. Read more
Economic worldviews based only on material well-being cannot contribute to dignified labor and new models of economic progress are needed,... Read more
Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia this summer comes at a poignant time in the country’s history. Read more
Yesterday Pope Francis raised eyebrows around the world after declaring his openness to establishing a commission to study the female... Read more
On Thursday Pope Francis said he would be open to the idea of forming a commission to study the historical... Read more
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the father’s embrace in the Parable of the Prodigal Son is a reminder that we... Read more
The greatest challenge in the fight to value and protect human life worldwide is indifference, says one pro-life leader. However,... Read more