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 offers Mass for murdered Coptic Christians, hails them as 'martyrs'
Pope Francis offered his Tuesday morning Mass for the repose of the souls of the 21 Egyptian Christians killed by... Read more
Jesus has no 'proxy'– he touches our wounds with his hands, Pope says
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis focused on mercy, noting how Jesus heals not by giving lectures, but by... Read more
Take the red hat, but leave your 'spiritual box' behind, Pope tells cardinals
After elevating 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded them that true honor is found in service, and urged them to... Read more
Pope Francis' call to new cardinals: be captivated by truth
Pope Francis welcomed the Catholic Church’s newest cardinals on Saturday, encouraging them to center themselves in Jesus Christ as they... Read more
Pope prays for migrants killed in Mediterranean boat tragedy
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said he was following “with concern” the news of hundreds of immigrants who... Read more
'Surrounded by children' – Pope Francis’ take on a thriving society
In his general audience address Pope Francis said that children are gift to parents and society, and that there is... Read more
Vatican: rumor of assassination attempt on Pope Francis 'unreliable'
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Tuesday that rumors circulating about a possible assassination attempt on Pope Francis during... Read more
The story behind Pope Francis' surprise visit to a Rome shantytown
Pope Francis made a surprise stop at a shantytown on his way to celebrate Mass at a Roman parish Feb.... Read more
God isn't found on a computer screen but in restless hearts, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday, Pope Francis said that Christians must have a certain “restlessness” if they want to know God,... Read more
Pope Francis hopes to invigorate Philadelphia Church in US visit
With preparations for the World Meeting of Families well underway, Pope Francis has told Archbishop Charles Chaput he hopes his... Read more
Statue of Pope Francis' new saint could be kicked out of US capitol
Just weeks after Pope Francis announced his intention to canonize missionary Father Junipero Serra during his upcoming visit to the... Read more
Times are hard, but don't give up – Pope's plea to Greek bishops
Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of Greece to engage in dialogue and solidarity, values he said are particularly necessary in... Read more
What Cardinal Burke really said about 'resisting' Pope Francis
Cardinal Raymond Burke said he was “responding to a hypothetical situation” when he stated that he would resist any possible... Read more
If you care about God's handiwork you'll protect nature, Pope says
Set to finish his encyclical on the environment next month, Pope Francis said during his daily Mass at the Vatican... Read more
Parish dedicated to Rome's poor gets a visit from Pope Francis
Pope Francis traveled in the eastern outskirts of Rome on Sunday afternoon to hear confessions and say Mass at a... Read more
Pope Francis' tough words against horrors of human trafficking
Pope Francis marked the Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking by calling on governments to remove this “shameful... Read more
Society's dire need for the 'female soul' – Pope Francis speaks to women
Pope Francis has advocated for the widespread participation of women in all levels of the Church and society, saying that... Read more
Pope Francis backs traditional marriage as Slovakia vote looms
With Slovaks set to hit the polls on tomorrow's referendum on marriage, Pope Francis used this week's general audience as... Read more
Pray – don't speculate – about the Vatican family synod, say novena organizers
Amid concern over whether or not October's Synod on the Family will protect the Church's teaching on marriage, one lay... Read more
Tech-savvy Pope shares laughter, advice with special needs kids
Pope Francis virtually joined seven young people with disabilities and special needs in his second Google Hangout as pontiff, sharing... Read more
