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 to Church leaders: 'scourge' of minor sex abuse must stop
Pope Francis has sent a letter to religious superiors and presidents of episcopal conferences, asking for their full cooperation in... Read more
Pope Francis urges end to scandal of 'fratricidal' violence in Ukraine
As the number of deaths in Ukraine continue to rise amid escalating violence, Pope Francis has called the war “a... Read more
Oscar Romero to be beatified: Pope Francis recognizes martyrdom
Pope Francis on Tuesday authorized the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom of Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero, paving the way... Read more
The Gospel is more important than soap operas or gossip, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis noted the importance of contemplating scripture, and urged faithful to read the Gospel for... Read more
Consecrated life without sacrifice is a 'caricature,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis warned consecrated men and women against reducing their religious live to a “caricature,” calling them to instead embrace... Read more
Heroes amid a haunted past: Pope meets, praises Lithuania's bishops
Pope Francis praised Lithuania's bishops for their courage in a nation marked by both a history of persecution against the... Read more
Pope: the Gospel doesn’t oppress, but frees those enslaved to evil
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis pointed to the authority with which Jesus preached, saying that his words in... Read more
Pope Francis announces June visit to Bosnia-Herzegovina
During his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis announced he will visit the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo in June, where WWI... Read more
Lukewarm Christians who don’t love are 'in grave danger,' Pope warns
In his homily Friday Pope Francis encouraged Christians to remember the first time they felt the love of God, and... Read more
Coming soon to the Vatican: haircuts for Rome's homeless
The Vatican’s continued efforts to help the homeless of Rome have expanded beyond showers and bathrooms at St. Peter’s Square,... Read more
Pope says palliums will be given to new archbishops at home – not Rome
As a sign of “synodality” with local Churches, Pope Francis has decided that new metropolitan archbishops will officially be imposed... Read more
Does Francis like being Pope? A behind-the-scenes chat in the Philippines
During his pastoral visit to the Philippines Jan. 15-19, Pope Francis held an unscheduled meeting at the Apostolic Nunciature in... Read more
A society without fathers is a society of orphans, Pope Francis says
In his general audience catechesis, Pope Francis turned to the role of fathers, saying that they play an irreplaceable role... Read more
A visit to Naples, Pompeii on Pope Francis' slate for March
Pope Francis' liturgical schedule from now until Easter has been released – and it includes the creation of new cardinals... Read more
Women are irreplaceable in passing on the faith, Pope says
Women in the family have a crucial role in transmitting the faith from one generation to the next, said Pope... Read more
Pope: Dialogue between religions key in countering violence
Pope Francis on Jan. 24 stressed the need for dialogue between different faiths, saying that it is essential in preventing... Read more
Christian unity demands encounter – not theory, says Pope
More than “theoretical discussions,” what unites Christians is encounter, and a willingness to “challenge one another,” said Pope Francis as... Read more
As Ukraine violence continues, Pope renews call for dialogue
During his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis decried the recent escalation of violence in Ukraine, and later called on Christians... Read more
Want Christian unity? Deepen your own conversion, Pope says
Pope Francis told a group of religious men and women that they are the forerunners in working towards Christian unity,... Read more
Worldliness 'stuns more than grappa on a fast,' Pope tells new cardinals
In a letter to the 20 bishops who will be elevated to the cardinalate next month, Pope Francis said that... Read more
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