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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Beyond economics, youth unemployment a 'problem of dignity,' Pope says
Pope Francis has sent a message to young people affected by the “culture of waste,” calling on them to spread... Read more
Pope calls Christians to be 'living stones' of the Church
In his homily for Mass at the Santa Marta residence on Oct. 24, Pope Francis reflected on the call of... Read more
How do we praise God? Pray like Saint Paul, Pope Francis says
In his homily on Thursday, Pope Francis said no one has the strength to be a Christian without the Holy... Read more
Ecumenical dialogue in the spotlight as Pope's Turkey trip approaches
The cardinal heading the Church’s council for Christian Unity has expressed his hope that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turkey... Read more
The Pope's advice on how to overcome jealousy and pride
In his weekly address for the Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis offered advice on fighting those tendencies which “dismember” the... Read more
Vatican releases details for Pope Francis' visit to Turkey
In response to an invitation sent by Patriarch Bartolomeo I of Constantinople, Pope Francis will make a three-day trip to... Read more
Pope Francis' closing synod speech received with standing ovation
Pope Francis' address at the conclusion of the Synod on the Family, delivered Saturday, was responded to with a four-minute... Read more
Pope Francis: Our names are in the heart of God
In his mass on Thursday Pope Francis encouraged attendees to pray to God by praising him, saying that remembering the... Read more
Christian hope is no mere optimism – it’s a light for the world
In his Wednesday general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian hope, saying that it consists in... Read more
Is your faith wearing cosmetics? Take them off, Pope Francis says
In his daily mass on Tuesday Pope Francis warned about the hypocrisy of those who do good in order to... Read more
God is a God of surprises, Pope Francis preaches
Speaking of the “God of surprises” in his homily at Mass on Monday, the Holy Father noted the unfortunate inability... Read more
Pope Francis charges Christians – lose comfort, go to peripheries
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis said that God does not discriminate about who is invited to his banquet,... Read more
Highways, byways and sinners: these are the missionary fields
In his thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of two Canadian saints Pope Francis said that a true missionary goes out... Read more
Be on your guard – the devil never rests, Pope Francis warns
In his homily on Friday Pope Francis encouraged faithful to guard their hearts by doing a daily examination of conscience,... Read more
Backing 'Humanae vitae' a prime goal for bishops' synod
With Paul VI due to be beatified at the end of the Synod on the Family, his teaching on the... Read more
Pope Francis stresses again: Divisions in Church hurt Jesus
Speaking to the crowds that filled Saint Peter's Square during the weekly General Audience on Oct. 8, Pope Francis repeated... Read more
Pope Francis to make apostolic voyage to France in 2015
In their announcement of the Pope’s schedule for his visit to the European Parliament next month, the Vatican also revealed... Read more
Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more
Pope: Family needs Scripture to move forward in faith, hope
“In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope,” said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's... Read more
Synod must serve God's dream, not try to 'take over,' Pope says
The work of the Synod on the Family is more than a discussion of ideals or a show of intelligence,... Read more
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