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 Christmas with tears – Pope Francis' words to Middle East
In a Christmas message to Christians of the Middle East, Pope Francis grieved the violence that has ravaged and displaced... Read more
A sign of hope; Christmas tree illuminates St. Peter's Square
The 83-foot Italian tree in St. Peter's Square was lit for the first time this season at the unveiling of... Read more
New app takes Pope Francis' Philippines visit mobile
The new official app for the Pope’s January visit to the Philippines will help people follow the Pope’s activities and... Read more
Vatican, Pope played key role in US-Cuba prisoner release
The Vatican played a critical role behind a prisoner exchange and a groundbreaking new policy between U.S. and Cuba announced... Read more
Tea and cake for Pope Francis as he celebrates 78th birthday
Shouts of “Tanti auguri” – or, “Happy Birthday!” – filled St. Peter's Square Wednesday morning as Pope Francis circled around... Read more
An Advent gift: God's mercy in the confessional, cardinal says
As Christmas approaches, priests and penitents should remind themselves of the “miracle” of confession and how we should approach the... Read more
Pope: Mary and Joseph exemplify mission, vocation of family life
Pope Francis spoke today about Jesus’ choice to be born into a family, saying that it shows the importance of... Read more
Only a repentant heart will receive salvation, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis touched on the importance of being humble and open to the Lord's correction, encouraging the faithful to offer... Read more
Pope Francis to media: People are more valuable than 'hits'
Catholics working in media would do well to remember that communications is about informing people – not collecting “hits,” Pope... Read more
No such thing as gloomy-faced saints, Pope Francis says
Christian joy is borne out of nearness to Christ, said Pope Francis during his Angelus address for the third Sunday... Read more
St. Lucy an example of courage for all who face disabilities, Pope says
In an audience with people who are blind and visually impaired Pope Francis said that St. Lucy’s courage in facing... Read more
Knights donate $2 million to papal charities, Middle East relief
The Knights of Columbus have donated $1.6 million to the Pope’s personal charities, and are giving an additional $400,000 to... Read more
Pope pleads with Middle East churches to address crisis together
Pope Francis addressed the increasing challenges caused by violence in the Middle East with members of the Syriac Catholic Church,... Read more
Pope: Missing something in your spiritual life? It's probably love
In his daily homily Pope Francis said that God’s love is always expressed in tenderness, and cautioned that if we... Read more
Pope calls victims to be 'prophetic voices' against nuclear war
In a message to an international gathering on the impact of nuclear weapons, Pope Francis called on victims to be... Read more
Family synod gets down to basics of marriage, Pope says
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis started a new catechesis on the family, and explained that discussion surrounding the... Read more
The politics of Pope Francis: An anti-corruption, anti-ideology populism
Most people “still don’t know how Pope Francis thinks,” says a longtime Catholic observer who believes the Pope’s approach to... Read more
What makes the Church happy? Seeking lost sheep, Pope says
Like a shepherd finding lost sheep, the Church is a joyful mother who goes out and seeks her lost children,... Read more
Pope: Church must improve marriage prep, strengthen families
Pope Francis in his latest interview reflected on October’s Extraordinary Synod on the Family, dismissing fears of doctrinal “collapse” while... Read more
'Let yourselves be consoled' during Advent, Pope Francis says
In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis asked that during Advent the faithful prepare for the Lord’s coming by... Read more
