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 praises deceased Assyrian patriarch as wise pastor, ecumenical leader
Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolences following the death of Catholicos Dinkha IV, patriarch of the Assyrian Church... Read more
'This is your house' – Pope Francis meets homeless in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis stopped by to visit with 150 of Rome’s homeless in the Sistine Chapel after they were invited for... Read more
Pope Francis to meet, celebrate Mass with relatives during Turin visit
A son of Italian immigrants, Argentinian native Pope Francis will have the opportunity to meet with distant relatives during his... Read more
A look at Pope Francis' summer trip to the Shroud of Turin
The Vatican has released the schedule for Pope Francis' upcoming pilgrimage to Turin – home to what is believed to... Read more
Pope Francis on the family synod: 'We need prayers, not gossip'
During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke about the gift and call of the Christian family, and urged attendees... Read more
Vatican invites 150 homeless for dinner, private tour of Sistine Chapel
In addition to food, umbrellas, sleeping bags, showers and haircuts, the Vatican is now offering Rome’s homeless the gift of... Read more
Japan's history of 'hidden' Christians and what the Pope said about it
In a recent meeting with Japan's bishops, Pope Francis discussed how the country's brutal history of Christian persecution has given... Read more
Rome's poor receive 1,000 pounds of food from Pope Francis
Pope Francis is sending half a ton of food to families suffering hardships in Rome’s Tor Bella Monaca neighborhood. Read more
Got plans for Holy Week? Pope Francis does
Pope Francis' full slate of events for Holy Week includes plans for a traditional Stations of the Cross, Easter Masses... Read more
Saint's relic with miraculous tendencies does it again for Pope Francis
While Pope Francis was giving some advice to the religious, priests and seminarians of Naples on Saturday, a miracle occurred:... Read more
Nuns watching soap operas and the 'terrorism' of gossip: Pope Francis and Naples' religious
In a wide-ranging, off-the-cuff speech to priests and religious in Naples, Pope Francis addressed various challenges of consecrated life, emphasizing... Read more
Prison bars aren't stronger than God's love, Pope says to inmates
During his one-day trip to Naples, Pope Francis made a stop at the local prison where he reminded inmates that... Read more
A feisty Pope Francis slams corruption, unemployment in Naples
Addressing the crowds in Naples' notorious outskirts of Scampia, Pope Francis gave a verbal slap to corrupt leaders who exploit... Read more
'It's time to surrender,' Pope tells crime-ridden Naples
Pope Francis told the people of Naples – a city ravaged by crime and mafia violence – that change is... Read more
Pope Francis reaches to Catholic Charities to tap new DC bishop
With a background in Hispanic ministry and service at Catholic Charities, the newly announced auxiliary bishop of Washington, D.C. hopes... Read more
Pope Francis: No matter what the crime, 'the death penalty is inadmissible'
Regardless of the crime that has been committed, capital punishment is unacceptable in the modern world, Pope Francis stressed in... Read more
Pope accepts disgraced Scottish prelate's resignation from cardinal status
In a rare move, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of disgraced Scottish Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien from the rights and... Read more
An 11,000-mile pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia
How far would you travel to see the Pope? For one family in Argentina, seven months and 11,000 miles is... Read more
Pope condemns Tunisia attack as act against 'the sacredness of life'
On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican’s Secretariat of State has sent a letter to the archbishop of Tunisia, assuring... Read more
Pope Francis has called for a Holy Year of Mercy – so what does that mean?
The Pope's surprise announcement of a holy year for mercy has Catholics weighing in on the significance of the move,... Read more
