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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Women protect humanity against evil, Pope Francis says
Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit
While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more
Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.
The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar… Read more
Full Text of Pope Francis' interview with Portuguese radio station
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis touched on a variety of serious and lighthearted topics, such as the current... Read more
Refuse to have kids? Then make room for migrants, Pope Francis says
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis spoke at length of the European refugee crisis – saying that incoming migrants... Read more
Jesus shows us the path to freedom, not success, Pope says
The path Jesus takes as a humble servant isn’t easy, Pope Francis has said, explaining that to follow him doesn’t... Read more
How do you become a saint? Pope Francis gives a hint
Find someone who has never spoken ill of another person, someone who has never judged another – and they would... Read more
You need to work toward an honest economy, Pope tells bankers
Pope Francis Saturday met with members of Italy's largest credit union, encouraging them to promote an economy that is rooted... Read more
Pope Francis warns of 'grave consequences' if climate change is ignored
The environment is facing serious threats such as climate change and global warming, Pope Francis has said – adding that... Read more
Inside a dubious LGBT media guide to Pope Francis' visit
As Pope Francis' trip to the U.S. nears, the LGBT advocacy organization GLAAD has released a media guide encouraging journalists... Read more
Marriage – between a man and a woman – is under attack, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told couples to defend God's design for the family as the union of a man and woman for... Read more
Vatican officially confirms Pope Francis' visit to Africa in November
The Vatican today officially announced that Pope Francis will travel to Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic in November,... Read more
How might the new annulment process affect the Synod on the Family?
By reforming the process for discovering the nullity of marriage on Tuesday, mere weeks before the beginning of October's Synod... Read more
The Pope's annulment move? It's a good thing, Vatican official says
A member of the Vatican council charged with interpreting Church law says the increased role of bishops in the annulment... Read more
Churches, families must be places of welcome, Pope says
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke of the bond which must exist between families and the Christian community, stressing that the Church,... Read more
Revamped annulment process focuses on speed, role of local bishops
In a revamped marriage annulment process, Pope Francis has made significant changes, giving more of a role to the local... Read more
Pope: all European churches to welcome refugees during Year of Mercy
Pope Francis Sunday issued a strong appeal to the entire European Church – including the Vatican – to take in... Read more
Pope engages Americans on immigration, abortion in pre-trip virtual audience
In a virtual audience with Americans Pope Francis heard emotive testimonies from undocumented immigrants, comforted a single mother, and encouraged... Read more
Are dialogue and reconciliation with the SSPX part of the Jubilee for Mercy?
Pope Francis' decision that during the Jubilee Year of Mercy the faithful can receive absolution from priests of the Society... Read more
DC choir hopes Pope Francis will sing along
Choir members from around the Washington, D.C. archdiocese chosen to sing for Pope Francis during his visit later this month... Read more
![In an Instagram post responding to his five-month ban, Judo athlete Nemanja Majdov of Serbia said he “did not want to apologize for the [sign of the cross], and of course I did not, nor will I ever.”](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/nemanjamajdov092024.jpg?w=175&h=100)
