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 prays for victims of terror strike at Iraq football stadium
Pope Francis has sent a his condolences following the suicide attack against a football stadium in Iskanderiyah, Iraq which killed... Read more
Pope: Easter message brings hope to victims of terrorism, persecution
In his Urbi et Orbi message for Easter, Pope Francis encouraged victims of terrorism and Christian persecution to find hope... Read more
Let yourselves be moved by hope, Pope says at Easter Vigil
During the Easter Vigil, Pope Francis told attendees not to be overcome by sadness in the face of life’s difficulties,... Read more
Pope's Way of the Cross remembers migrants, persecuted Christians
Following the yearly Good Friday tradition set by his predecessors, Pope Francis presided over the Stations of the Cross at... Read more
An emotional Mass for migrants with Pope Francis
During a Mass in Rome on Holy Thursday Pope Francis washed the feet of migrants and refugees, many of whom... Read more
Archbishop Bernard Hebda 'honored' to head Minn. diocese
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda as the new head of the Minneapolis-St. Paul archdiocese – a surprise... Read more
Your task is to incarnate mercy, Pope Francis tells priests
During Holy Thursday’s Chrism Mass Pope Francis focused on the topic of mercy, telling priests that one of their primary... Read more
Pope Francis will speak on the synod soon. But the spin has already begun.
The war of interpretations has begun over Pope Francis’ yet-to-be-published post-synodal exhortation. And this war is taking place in the... Read more
Pope Francis observes moment of silence for Belgium attack victims
In his general audience the day after terrorist attacks in Belgium claimed the lives of at least 30 people and... Read more
Pope Francis grieves Belgium attacks, condemns 'blind violence'
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of attacks at an airport and metro in Belgium, condemning the... Read more
Pope prays for victims of Russian plane crash, Istanbul bombing
Pope Francis offered prayers over the weekend for victims of both a plane crash in Russia and a suicide bombing... Read more
Humility is the epitome of redemption, Pope Francis says on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said the path toward salvation can be summed up by humility and service, and encouraged... Read more
Pope's Instagram launches with appeal for prayer
The official Instagram account of Pope Francis launched on Saturday with a simple request for his followers: “Pray for me.” Read more
Francis: Hope is the 'humble virtue' that keeps us afloat in tough times
In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the essential role hope plays in the Christian life, saying that while... Read more
Pope Francis to world leaders: Open your doors to migrants
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal on behalf of the tens of thousands struggling to enter other countries as... Read more
It's official – Mother Teresa will be canonized September 4
After months of anticipation, the date of Mother Teresa’s canonization has finally been announced. It falls on Sept. 4, which... Read more
Pope mourns 'tragic loss of life' after attack in Turkey
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the president of Turkey where a terrorist attack Sunday left dozens dead. Read more
Vatican releases papal schedule for World Youth Day in Poland
On Saturday the Vatican released a provisional schedule of Pope Francis' visit to Poland for World Youth Day. He will... Read more
Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more
Pope: new annulment process has an 'eminently pastoral' goal
On Saturday Pope Francis told participants in course on the streamlined annulment process that the main goal of the new... Read more
