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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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
Is the Pope a socialist?
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Latin America has rekindled questions about whether he endorses socialism, or even communism. Read more
Pope entrusts South America trip to Mary
Pope Francis entrusted his recent tri-nation voyage to South America to Our Lady of Guadalupe – praising the deeply-rooted Christianity... Read more
Corruption, threats, torture – we need justice in the mining industry, Pope says
Continuing his theme on protecting both the environment and human rights, Pope Francis pointed to various injustices in the mining... Read more
The Vatican's helipad: Transporting popes, saving kid's lives
One of Europe's best pediatric hospitals, Bambino Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome, can now use the Vatican’s helipad to transport... Read more
Slavery and climate – there's more in common than you think, Vatican says
The link between climate change and human slavery is the topic of an international conference to be hosted by the... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Paraguay to Rome
In the course of his 64 minute in-flight press conference while en route to Rome, Pope Francis answered questions ranging... Read more
Pope calls 'communist crucifix' protest art, but says he wasn't offended
Responding to waves of controversy after receiving a “communist crucifix” – a carving of Christ crucified on a hammer and... Read more
No controversy here – Pope sets record straight on family synod remarks
During a press briefing on the return flight from South America, Pope Francis clarified that his call for prayer ahead... Read more
Pope Francis off-the-cuff to young people: Don't waste your lives
Pope Francis tossed aside his prepared remarks in a talk to thousands of Paraguay's young people – urging the crowd... Read more
Spectacular Paraguay altar destined to be broken down, recycled
The more than 60,000 corncobs, 20,000 squashes and 150,000 coconuts that adorn the altarpiece in Asuncion’s Ñu Guazú park where... Read more
Want to preach the Gospel effectively? Be welcoming, Pope says
In the final homily of his trip to South America Pope Francis said that a key aspect of Christian spirituality... Read more
Pope to Paraguay’s poor: faith without solidarity is dead
On his final day in South America Pope Francis visited the poorest neighborhood in Paraguay’s capitol, encouraging residents to practice... Read more
Francis lauds strength of Paraguay women amid nation's bloody history
Arriving in Paraguay on Friday, Pope Francis recognized the particular contribution of women in the nation’s warn-torn past. Read more
Pope in Latin America apologizes for sins against native peoples
Following in the footsteps of St. John Paul II, Pope Francis on Thursday asked forgiveness for crimes against the indigenous... Read more
Pope Francis goes to Washington (and will reach an even bigger crowd than planned)
The setting for Pope Francis’ address to Congress in September just grew by giant proportions as the public will be... Read more
'Remember your roots': Pope goes off-the-cuff to priests, religious
In his last encounter during his visit to Ecuador, Pope Francis on Wednesday warned priests and religious against career ambitions... Read more
Ecuador is 'a Church on the move'
Everyone at the Vatican is praying for the fruits of the Pope’s apostolic visit to Latin America, but there is... Read more
The man who put Laudato Si into practice in Ecuador – 40 years ago
Among the members of civil society Pope Francis met with in Quito was an Italian who helped build a banking... Read more
Pope Francis visits an old friend in Ecuador
“Why in the world is the Vicar of Christ coming to me?” said Father Paquito, when asked how he would... Read more
