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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New York City prepares for 'The Francis.'
Everyone and everything from singers and priests to the cathedral itself in the New York archdiocese are making final preparations... Read more
Why Pope Francis is here, according to Bishop Robert Barron
Chatter over politics – and whether or not Pope Francis is a communist – has taken center stage since he... Read more
Immigrants enrich America and the Church, Pope affirms
In the longest speech of his trip so far, Pope Francis on Wednesday praised U.S. bishops for their commitment to... Read more
Pope Francis to Obama: Religious freedom is beyond price
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded U.S. president Barack Obama that religious freedom is one of America's most “precious possessions,” while lauding... Read more
En route to US, Pope Francis rejects 'left-leaning' accusations
On the papal flight from Cuba to Washington, D.C., where Pope Francis held the customary press conference with journalists on... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight interview from Cuba to US
Speaking to journalists aboard Tuesday's flight from Cuba to Joint Base Andrews, outside Washington, D.C., Pope Francis discussed his time... Read more
Previewing the Pope at the United Nations: a call to abandon no one
In his much anticipated speech at the United Nations headquarters on Friday, Pope Francis will likely call on the countries... Read more
Pope blesses unborn children around the world while meeting with Cuban families
Pope Francis met with families on Tuesday at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Santiago de Cuba, thanking those... Read more
Pope asks Cubans to imitate Mary's 'revolution of tenderness'
During Mass on Tuesday Pope Francis praised the rich devotion to Our Lady of Charity seeded in the hearts of... Read more
Move over Donald Trump – Pope Francis' approval ratings are much higher
Pope Francis can look forward to a warm welcome in the United States this week, from both Catholic and non-Catholic... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is likely to tell the US Congress
On Thursday Pope Francis will become the first Bishop of Rome to address a joint session of the US Senate... Read more
Pope Francis unplugged: The Holy Father speaks from the heart to young Cubans
Pope Francis set aside his prepared remarks to respond to the dreams and hopes of young people who spoke to... Read more
Let poverty be your mother, Pope Francis tells religious in Cuba
Pope Francis on Sunday spoke from the heart about the importance of spiritual poverty, the danger of worldly wealth and... Read more
Pope Francis' gift to Castro: a challenging message from Cuban leader's old teacher
Pope Francis met with Fidel Castro on Sunday and gave him a special gift: a book and two CDs with... Read more
Pope Francis gifts Fidel Castro with copy of 'Laudato Si'
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis and former Cuban president Fidel Castro held a brief meeting after Sunday Mass... Read more
Pope deeply moved by plight of Vatican-housed refugee family
As he began his 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States, Pope Francis was seen off by a Syrian... Read more
Iceland's new bishop inherits a turbulent, fascinating Catholic history
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has appointed Fr. David Tencer, O.F.M. Cap., as bishop of Reykjavik, Iceland. Read more
Vatican parish welcomes first refugee family following Pope's appeal
A family of four has been welcomed by the community of the Vatican's St. Anne parish after Pope Francis' made... Read more
No one can play dumb on what's happening in the Middle East, Pope says
While the international community can't seem to find solutions to the current crisis ravaging the Middle East, thanks to the... Read more
Pope Francis will arrive to Cuba as a 'missionary of mercy'
On the eve of his arrival to Cuba Pope Francis sent a video message to the small island nation, expressing... Read more
