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 Francis before synod – listen to 'beat' of the times, keep eyes on Christ
In a prayer vigil set before the opening of the synod of bishops, Pope Francis said we must be attentive... Read more
Pope: Do we try to be saved on our own or through Christ?
The Holy Father reflected on today’s Gospel reading from Luke 10:13-16, saying that it was the leaders of Christ’s day... Read more
'There is no authentic and true pastoral care against doctrine'
Despite media expectations for the upcoming synod of bishops, Pope Francis will make his final decisions in his legitimate role... Read more
Iraqi couple finds courage in a Pope who suffers with them
An elderly couple who lost everything after fleeing their home due to ISIS violence met with Pope Francis on Sunday,... Read more
Put your gifts at the service of others, Pope Francis exhorts
Pope Francis dedicated his weekly general audience to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, saying that rather than making... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't 'overdramatize' your complaints to God
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis said “complaining” to God in times of suffering can be a prayer, but... Read more
Synod at heart of papal liturgies for month of October
The schedule of liturgical celebrations over which Pope Francis will preside in October is mainly booked with events surrounding the... Read more
Pope Francis: Satan seduces by disguising evil as good
On Monday’s feast of the archangels Pope Francis spoke of the ongoing battle between the devil and mankind, encouraging attendees... Read more
Pope Francis calls Benedict XVI the ultimate 'grandfather'
Retired pontiff Benedict XVI joined some 50,000 pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday, Sept. 28 for a meeting between... Read more
Future depends on encounter between young and old, Pope says
There is no future without the encounter between generations, Pope Francis said – addressing the tens of thousands of grandparents... Read more
Pope encourages Ghana bishops in Ebola aid, evangelization efforts
Personal conversion is the key to the work and fruits of the Church, Pope Francis told bishops visiting Rome from... Read more
Francis highlights link between faith, God's word, biblical scholar says
In a recent speech to the Italian Biblical Association, Pope Francis did not disclaim biblical studies but rather stressed the... Read more
Albanian nun tells Pope about faith amid Communist regime
Among the powerful moments on Pope Francis’ Sept. 21 trip to Albania was the Holy Father’s encounter with an 85... Read more
Testimony from Albania priest moves Pope to tears
With tears in his eyes, Pope Francis gave a warm embrace to Father Ernest Troshani Simoni, 84, one of the... Read more
Vanity is like an onion, Pope Francis says
In a colorful Thursday homily, Pope Francis highlighted the sin of vanity, saying that Christians must reject it by peeling... Read more
Pope removes Paraguayan bishop from governance of diocese
Pope Francis on Thursday removed Bishop Rogelio Livieres Plano from governance of the Diocese of of Cuidad del Este, in... Read more
Pope Francis prays, issues strong appeal for Ebola victims
Pope Francis made an appeal for prayer and aid for the victims of the Ebola outbreak which has been sweeping... Read more
Roster of women increases on Vatican theological board
Announced Tuesday, Pope Francis' appointments to the International Theological Commission include a greater number of women than before, and come... Read more
Jesus is 'waiting to be recognized in migrants,' Pope stresses
All Christians must recognize Jesus Christ in migrants and refugees, and welcome them with “respect and solidarity” while avoiding “suspicion... Read more
'Pope's mailmen' deliver dreams of 70,000 students to the Vatican
Nicknamed “the Pope’s mailmen,” a group of five Argentinean fathers traveled on bicycle from Buenos Aires to the Vatican to... Read more
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