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 asks for prayers ahead of synod discussion
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis stressed the role of spouses in generating children, and asked for prayers ahead... Read more
God's dream for creation? The union of a man and woman, Pope says
Pope Francis formally opened the synod of bishops Sunday, telling participants that the union between a man and woman is... Read more
Pope tells Synod Fathers to learn from the Holy Family
Pope Francis on Saturday presided over a candlelight vigil for the Synod on the Family, calling on the Synod Fathers... Read more
Vatican clarifies background on Pope Francis' meeting with Kim Davis
After meeting with Pope Francis earlier this morning, Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi confirmed that the Pope met with Kim... Read more
A Mexican exorcist advances on path to sainthood – courtesy of the Pope
Among the eight causes for sainthood advanced by Pope Francis is a Mexican exorcist who lived during the time of... Read more
To welcome a migrant is to welcome God himself, Pope says
In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Pope Francis recognized the challenges involved with welcoming migrants,... Read more
Families tell Pope Francis 'thank you' with a renewed commitment to marriage
In response to Pope Francis’ ongoing encouragement of marriage, an Ecuadorian lay woman has penned a simple thank you letter... Read more
What meeting Pope Francis was like for elementary students in Harlem
Students and community members in East Harlem were moved, sometimes to tears, by Pope Francis’ words and example during his... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Archbishop Chaput's 'great love for the family'
Pope Francis reviewed his recent trip to Cuba and the United States during his General Audience on Wednesday, calling the... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support
Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more
Here's what Archbishop Kurtz thought about Pope Francis' visit
For Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, hearing the words of Pope Francis is like being taken back in time to... Read more
US bishops echo Pope's words on sex abuse, accountability
Two committee heads of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced support for Pope Francis’ statement rejecting the sexual abuse of minors... Read more
What's it like to play for the Pope? Here's how one Catholic artist described it
Performing for Pope Francis at Saturday’s Festival of Families in Philadelphia was an answer to prayer for musician Marie Miller,... Read more
After the Pope's visit – an exclusive interview with Archbishop Chaput
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia hosted Pope Francis in his highly-anticipated first visit to the United States. As the dust... Read more
Pope appeals for life of Georgia death row inmate, but parole board rejects
The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has declined to commute the death sentence of a local woman scheduled to... Read more
Mercy, dialogue to be the focus of World Communications Day
Announced Tuesday, this year’s theme for World Communications Day is inspired by the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy, and stresses that... Read more
Pope Francis met Argentine family who travelled 11,000 miles to Philadelphia
The Holy See press officer explained on Sunday that that morning Pope Francis had met with the Walkers, a family... Read more
Pope Francis explains what World Youth Day has to do with Divine Mercy
With World Youth Day coming up next year, Pope Francis has a question for young people: “Do you realize how... Read more
Saint Junipero Serra's canonization an 'exciting time to be a Catholic'
Last week's Mass for the Canonization of Saint Junipero Serra, said by Pope Francis, proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... Read more
Full transcript of Pope Francis' inflight interview from Philadelphia to Rome
In a 47 minute Q&A with journalists on his way back to Rome Pope Francis touched on sensitive topics such... Read more
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