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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A warm Sri Lanka welcome – Pope greeted by 40 elephants
In all, there were 40 elephants that the Sri Lankan authorities decided to include in Pope Francis’ welcome ceremony upon... Read more
Amid schedule delays, Pope cancels meeting with Sri Lanka bishops
Pope Francis decided to forego a scheduled meeting with the bishops of Sri Lanka Jan. 13 after delays in arriving... Read more
Pope Francis: Sri Lankans can learn to live as one family
Pope Francis has begun his visit to Sri Lanka, voicing hopes for “days of friendship, dialogue and solidarity.” Read more
Pope tells diplomats to work for peace amid a world rife with conflict
Pope Francis told Vatican diplomats that peace – which is a communal responsibility – is the only solution to global... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies, says God's word helps faith grow
Pope Francis baptized 33 babies at the Sistine Chapel on Sunday, advising families to set an example for their children... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus' baptism opened the heavens
Pope Francis encouraged Christians to remember their baptism with “joy,” as he reflected on the role of Jesus Christ’s baptism... Read more
Charity isn't just helping others – it's a way of life, Pope says
Pope Francis told an audience of Haiti earthquake survivors and relief agencies that restoration is only possible when communities unite... Read more
Pope: Spend a lot of time looking in the mirror? You might be a narcissist
In his homily Friday Pope Francis cautioned against the narcissism of those who close their hearts out of fear, insecurity... Read more
Pope Francis hails motherhood as the 'antidote to individualism'
During his general audience Pope Francis lamented how mothers are often under-appreciated in their family role, and said they are... Read more
Attentive, tireless, courageous – this is Christian life, Pope says on Epiphany
Like the Magi who followed the star from the East, Christians are called to follow the light of the Gospel... Read more
Top Vatican Official: Washington, NYC likely stops on papal trip
Although it’s still not official, the Vatican’s Secretary of State confirmed today that Pope Francis will most likely visit Washington... Read more
True models of conversion: wise men believed in love, not worldly power
On the solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the journey of the three wise men reflects a path... Read more
'It's like Jesus is coming to the Philippines': Frenzy builds over Francis
A priest on the papal flight for Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the Philippines said the country is anxiously awaiting... Read more
Preparing for Francis, Sri Lanka Church considers roadmap for peace
Deep wounds have barely begun healing. Only few years have passed since Sri Lanka’s civil war ended in May 2009.... Read more
Pope Francis' new cardinals shed light on Church's minorities
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis announced the names of the 15 bishops to be created cardinal electors in... Read more
Without the Church, Jesus 'is at the mercy of our imagination,' Pope says
In his homily on New Year’s Day, Pope Francis said that Jesus and his mother Mary are “inseparable,” just like... Read more
In peace message, Pope takes aim at modern-day slavery
Denouncing modern slavery as a “scourge,” Pope Francis on New Year’s Day called for concrete action and the “globalization of... Read more
Pope: This New Year's, embrace gratitude, reject slavery of sin
At the year's end, Pope Francis reflected on Christ’s saving presence within time, cautioning against nostalgia for the slavery of... Read more
Saint's martyrdom strips Christmas of false 'saccharine-sweetness'
Pope Francis marked the feast day of Saint Stephen on Dec. 26, noting that the martyrdom of the early Church... Read more
The Pope's Christmas prayer – deliver children who suffer due to violence
In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Pope Francis prayed for all who suffer due to war and conflict, asking... Read more
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