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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Pope Francis condemns 'inexcusable violence' in murder of Mexican priests
After hearing of the murder of two priests in Mexico, Pope Francis sent a telegram to the country’s bishops condemning... Read more
Peace requires us to do more than 'change the channel,' Pope Francis says
While in Assisi for an interreligious prayer gathering, Pope Francis cautioned against an indifference that ignores the suffering of others... Read more
In Assisi, Pope Francis slams 'paganism of indifference'
In efforts for peace, indifference is the greatest sickness of our time, Pope Francis said at an interreligious summit in... Read more
Corruption is worst form of criminality, Pope tells Vatican police
On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarme by thanking the security force for their tireless... Read more
Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics
In a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for... Read more
Man rams car through police barrier into St. Peter's Square
A mentally ill man rammed his car through a police checkpoint at St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening, demanding to... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
Bishops: Don't let the media guide Catholics on divorce
Divorced Catholics who have remarried civilly are welcome to seek reconciliation with the Church, but they need to be sure... Read more
Bring people Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells new bishops
Like the Good Samaritan in the parable, you have been called to show the mercy of God to the men... Read more
Cooperating in abortion is always an impediment to ordination, Pope affirms
Pope Francis has confirmed that the impediments preventing one from being ordained – such as homicide, abortion, or attempted suicide... Read more
Pope visits neonatal unit, hospice to highlight respect for life
On Friday, Pope Francis visited a neonatal hospital unit and a hospice for the terminally ill, stressing the dignity of... Read more
For Eastern Catholics, Pope makes changes to Latin Church's law
Pope Francis has issued new changes to canon law that modify Latin Church code with an eye towards clarifying ministry... Read more
Pope Francis: Humans are different from the rest of creation
Created in the image of God, human beings have a dignity they are in danger of degrading when they place... Read more
Pope's anti-abuse commission helps train new Catholic bishops
Members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors have been invited to address the trainings for new Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis calls murdered French priest blessed
On Wednesday Pope Francis said Fr. Jacques Hamel, who was killed by supporters of the Islamic State while saying Mass... Read more
Trust in Jesus – not in things that don't matter, Pope says
Rather than trusting in ultimately unimportant things, place your hope in Jesus and you will not grow weary on the... Read more
What Pope Francis said about Communion for the divorced-and-remarried
Pope Francis has written a private message approving the Buenos Aires bishops’ response to the divorced-and-remarried inspired by his apostolic... Read more
Want authenticity? Turn off your cell phone, Pope Francis says
Don’t let indifference stop you from an authentic encounter with another person, Pope Francis said Tuesday. Read more
How Pope Francis' 'new joy' surprised Benedict XVI
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has said he is satisfied with the papacy of Pope Francis and sees “no contradictions” between... Read more
Pope Francis: No sinner is ever beyond the love of God
On Sunday Pope Francis said that God shows us, through parables, the merciful love of the Father, who rejoices over... Read more
