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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It's Jesus who radically sets us free, Pope Francis says
Christ took on our sins so that we might have true freedom, Pope Francis said Saturday during a special audience... Read more
Pope blesses picture of Mother Angelica for EWTN Germany
During the general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis blessed a framed picture of Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN. Read more
Pope Francis: Gossip is the devil's weapon against the Church
Church unity is endangered especially by certain tactics of division favored by the devil himself, Pope Francis told bishops of... Read more
Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview
Though he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't use God to defend your own interests
On Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against making Jesus into the person we want him to be, and thus creating obstacles... Read more
Pope offers pizza lunch to 1,500 poor after Mother Teresa canonization
On the occasion of the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis has decided to offer a pizza lunch... Read more
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa shows us our 'vocation to charity'
More than just helping people in need, the Christian life must include the roots of charity, putting our entire lives... Read more
Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!
Pope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise stop at Vatican unveiling of Our Lady of Aparecida
Ahead of his meeting with volunteers Saturday, Pope Francis decided to pop in for the inauguration of a new statue... Read more
Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor
Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more
Cardinal Turkson: The human person is central to care for creation
As the Catholic and Orthodox worlds unite to celebrate a day of prayer for the care of creation, the Vatican’s... Read more
Soros money tried to exploit Pope's US visit to influence 2016 elections
Billionaire George Soros’ Open Society Foundations sought to use Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. to influence the 2016 elections... Read more
Pope Francis declares care for creation a new work of mercy
On Thursday Pope Francis yet again showed his knack for surprises and his openness to “newness” by adding the care... Read more
Francis welcomes peace deal in Colombia
On Wednesday Pope Francis expressed his pleasure that peace negotiations between the Colombian government and FARC rebels have been finalized,... Read more
Openness to grace strengthens human reason, Pope reminds cardiologists
The Church supports the work of studying God's creation in the human body and encourages the sciences in service to... Read more
Have the courage to ask for forgiveness, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of having the courage to recognize our sins and ask God for forgiveness,... Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican office for integral human development
On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision to form a new mega-dicastery merging the Vatican offices for Justice and... Read more
Vatican encourages works of mercy through new social media campaign
In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more
Pope Francis meets Mark Zuckerberg and his wife at the Vatican
On Monday Pope Francis met with Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of social networking giant Facebook, at the Vatican, marking... Read more
Open your hearts to those 'defeated by life,' Pope Francis says
In the wake of the Norcia earthquake, Pope Francis again offered prayers and said he hopes to visit the victims.... Read more
