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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For Pope Francis, the Catholic laity can transform the world
The Church should always value the transformative power of faith-filled laity who are willing to serve the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more
What actually makes a marriage invalid?
A virtual brouhaha erupted Thursday after Pope Francis said in unscripted remarks that “the great majority” of marriages today are... Read more
Priests in Rome get a surprise visit from Pope Francis
On Friday afternoon Pope Francis visited two communities of priests in Rome as part of his “Mercy Friday” initiative to... Read more
Vatican lends hand in welcoming new group of Syrian refugees to Rome
Since 2015, when the refugee crisis reached a fever pitch in Europe, five Syrian families fleeing civil war have found... Read more
Updated: Most marriages today are invalid, Pope Francis suggests
Pope Francis said Thursday that the great majority of sacramental marriages today are not valid, because couples do not enter... Read more
You are 'artisans of wonder,' Pope Francis tells performers
Pope Francis told a group of nearly 6,000 traveling performers that while their work is demanding and at times unstable,... Read more
How the Pope's visit to Auschwitz will shape World Youth Day
Since the very first World Youth Day in 1986, the international Catholic event has been marked by prayer, music, and... Read more
Are you 'bothered' by the cry of the poor? If so, it’s a problem, Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that we must listen to the cries of the poor and needy, resisting the temptation to... Read more
Pope greets graduates of Rome course on protecting minors from abuse
The first graduates of an international diploma course on safeguarding minors received a special greeting from Pope Francis, who encouraged... Read more
Don't become immune to poverty, Pope tells UN's food agency
In a world where information is brought instantly to our fingertips, society is becoming increasingly anesthetized to the suffering brought... Read more
Pope horrified by deadly attack in Orlando
Pope Francis has offered his prayers and compassion for those affected by Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando. Read more
Pope: Disabled persons should be loved, not hidden from society
On Sunday, Pope Francis denounced the increasingly prevalent mentality which claims that sick and disabled persons cannot be happy, and... Read more
Behind Pope Francis' diplomacy is a small school with a big impact
The pontificate of Pope Francis has a diplomatic style of its own, and many of his diplomats share a common... Read more
Pope Francis calls it – discrimination against the disabled is 'ugly'
No single person is more valuable than another, especially when it comes to those with disabilities, Pope Francis said on... Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s be clear – assisted suicide is 'false compassion'
Physician-assisted suicide is part of a “throwaway culture” that offers a “false compassion” and treats a human person as a... Read more
Pope Francis calls young priest with cancer in Chile
On Saturday, June 4, right around lunch time, Chilean priest Father Francisco Rencoret Mujica received an unexpected call. Read more
Pope sets up group to allocate crisis funds in Ukraine
After raising funds for humanitarian relief in Ukraine through a special collection in Europe, Pope Francis has established a committee... Read more
Sick, disabled to take on main roles in jubilee Mass at Vatican
The sick and disabled have always held a special place in Pope Francis’ heart, and have been the recipients of... Read more
Pope Francis: Want to celebrate well? Drink wine.
In an in-depth look at Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding feast in Cana, Pope... Read more
How Pope Francis inspired a Thailand parish to plant 800 trees
Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical on caring for creation, and concerned by environmental threats around them, Catholic parishioners in Thailand... Read more
