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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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
Are Pope Francis and the US bishops split? Don't believe the critics.
Ahead of the papal visit to the U.S., some critics have painted a narrative pitting Pope Francis against the “conservative”... Read more
All priests will be able to forgive sin of abortion during Jubilee for Mercy
In a new set of pastoral guidelines for the upcoming Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has made some significant... Read more
Pope Francis holds virtual audience with Americans in Chicago, Texas, LA
Pope Francis on Monday took part in a virtual audience with a group of Americans, less than a month before... Read more
Pope to Catholic lawmakers: Be strong. Protect life.
On Sunday, Pope Francis urged Catholic legislators to be protectors of human life, calling them to “be strong” against a... Read more
Pope Francis: conversion isn't just an appearance – it's a matter of the heart
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis said that merely obeying the rules isn’t enough to make us holy, but... Read more
Pope Francis mourns death of 71 migrants who suffocated in abandoned truck
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis lamented the death of 71 migrants – mostly from war-torn Syria – whose... Read more
Vatican: Pope did not endorse 'gay penguin' book
The Vatican has rejected claims in the media that Pope Francis is supporting a book on gay adoption, saying a... Read more
Ahead of papal visit, Cuba's Women in White fear government crackdown
The leader of a human rights group is concerned that the Cuban government will repeat its 2012 crackdown on opposition... Read more
'Teach your children how to pray!' Pope tells parents
On Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the family, saying that parents have the responsibility to teach their... Read more
#PopUpPope brings hope to the inner city ahead of papal visit
In his nearly two-and-a-half year papacy, Pope Francis has spoken countless times about bringing the hope of Christ to society's... Read more
Pope: When Jesus' words are hard to hear, you need faith to stay
Those who turn away from the “uncomfortable” teaching on Jesus being the Bread of Life, Pope Francis said during his... Read more
Pope calls for peace in Ukraine ahead of Independence Day
On Sunday the Holy Father renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine as the nation faces ongoing cease-fire violations in... Read more
Our limits remind us that we are made for great things – Pope Francis
In a message sent on behalf of Pope Francis to the Rimini Meeting, an annual gathering organized by the lay... Read more
When it comes to work, don't feed off the backs of others, Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that work is something sacred, and called out those who abuse it by either contributing to... Read more
Pope Francis assures his prayers, solidarity after deadly Bangkok attacks
After two bombings this week in the Thai capital of Bangkok left several dead, injured and fearful of other attacks,... Read more
Here's how one Catholic congressman is prepping for the Pope's US visit
As the nation’s capital works to get ready for Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. this fall, one Catholic congressman... Read more
Pope Francis mourns death of Hungarian Cardinal Laszlo Paskai
In a letter of condolence Pope Francis has offered his comfort and prayer to the Church of Hungary following the... Read more
Pope Francis: let yourself be transformed by the Eucharist
On Sunday Pope Francis said that the Eucharist is no mere symbol, but is in fact the true body and... Read more
For Pope Francis, Mary's greatness comes down to this one virtue
On the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Pope Francis said that faith is the defining virtue of her greatness,... Read more
