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: Sundays are a gift from God – don't ruin it
Moments of rest and celebration were the focal point of Francis’ Wednesday general audience, during which he spoke out against... Read more
For Pope Francis, achieving peace means overcoming indifference
The Vatican announced Tuesday that the theme for 2016’s World Day of Peace will focus on a topic Pope Francis... Read more
In ecumenical move, Pope Francis establishes World Day of Prayer for Creation
Pope Francis has instituted a new day of prayer and celebration for the Church entitled the “World Day of Prayer... Read more
The Pope's new doctor is an expert in liver disease, surgical medicine
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has selected Professor Fabrizio Soccorsi – an expert in liver diseases and surgical... Read more
'No to war!' – Pope pushes for nuclear disarmament on atomic bomb anniversary
On Sunday Pope Francis said the “horrific” atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the icon of man’s destructive misuse... Read more
Pope to Knights: Thank you for your steadfast witness to truth of marriage
Pope Francis thanked the Knights of Columbus for their support of Christian marriage in a message to their 133rd Supreme... Read more
To welcome refugees is a witness of the resurrection, Pope says
On the first anniversary of the arrival of Iraqi refugees in Jordan, Pope Francis sent a letter thanking the country... Read more
Pope: Divorce and remarriage contradicts the sacrament, but Church always reaches out
Echoing his predecessors on the need to care for divorced and remarried persons, Pope Francis said Christians should help these... Read more
Pope: In Confession we encounter God's immense mercy
Delivering his weekly Angelus address in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Francis said that while everyone feels shame before... Read more
Make friends with your congressman – and you just might get to see the Pope
The final plans are set for the public’s chance to watch Pope Francis’ Sept. 24 address to Congress live at... Read more
Will Vatican officials face term limits?
A fixed term mandate for Vatican officials serving in the Roman Curia was among recent proposals for the Vatican's ongoing... Read more
Pope Francis to handpick new doctor ahead of Cuba, US trip
As the five-year term for Pope Francis' personal doctor comes to an end, the Pope is expected to choose a... Read more
The Francis effect takes hold at a notorious Bolivian prison
Pope Francis’ July 10 visit to a prison in Bolivia was just one of several dozen events over the course... Read more
Exclusive: Essure victims plan hunger strike in front of FDA during Pope's visit
Last month, it looked like the thousands of women who have suffered detrimental side effects from the birth control device... Read more
With a tap on an iPad, Pope Francis registers for World Youth Day 2016
Pope Francis has invited the youth of the world on pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2016--and on Sunday he became... Read more
Pope Francis: Let Jesus satisfy your hunger for God
Jesus Christ’s miraculous multiplication of the loaves shows that he offers “fullness of life for hungry man,” Pope Francis said... Read more
Vatican ropes in global leaders to fight climate change, modern slavery
Drawing dozens of mayors from major cities worldwide to discuss the link between slavery and climate change, this week's Vatican... Read more
Want to walk with Pope Francis? Then take this pledge
Catholics in Washington, D.C. are hoping a new charity pledge will go viral like last year’s “Ice Bucket Challenge,” but... Read more
What Pope Francis might be planning to tell the UN in New York
At a meeting with U.S. mayors at the Vatican this week, Pope Francis hinted at themes he could discuss with... Read more
Less 'euro-centric,' please – what African bishops want from the synod
October's synod of bishops on the family should take on a global perspective, rather than sticking to isolated issues found... Read more
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