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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Benedict XVI sends Pope commentary on early interview
Former Pope Benedict XVI sent a four-page commentary to Pope Francis on the September 2013 interview he granted to Jesuit... Read more
Concluding spiritual exercises, Pope calls for renewed focus on Christ
Returning to the Vatican after a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis emphasized that we should not be discouraged... Read more
Pope's exercises highlight danger of worldly temptations
During Pope Francis’ spiritual exercises, Msgr. Angelo De Donatis focused his meditations on the Grace of God, warning against worldly... Read more
Speaker Boehner invites Pope Francis to address Congress
Speaker of the House John Boehner has extended an open invitation to Pope Francis to address a joint meeting of... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: Pope is spending anniversary in prayer
In light of the Pope Francis’ first anniversary as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican has stated that the pontiff is... Read more
Pope to hold first official audience with the blind, deaf
As the first pontiff to meet with those who are blind and deaf in an exclusive audience, Pope Francis will... Read more
Bishops laud Pope’s humility, care for poor on anniversary
In a statement released on the occasion of the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, US bishops praised the pontiff... Read more
Global youth garner thanks for Pope on first anniversary
A group of young people from around the world have launched a campaign called Grazie Francesco – Thank You Francis... Read more
Before conclave, Bergoglio stressed need to focus on Christ
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has shared some of his memories of the meetings held in preparation for the 2013 conclave, recounting... Read more
Papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo now open to public
Known as the Barberini Gardens, the historic area of Castel Gandalfo has been declared open to the general public by... Read more
In first year, Pope Francis has challenged 'all' to live Gospel
Anticipating the one-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the Bishop of Rome, Catholic leaders nationwide have reflect... Read more
Pope encourages Rome's lay faithful to serve poor
In a message to participants at a conference on the mission of the laity in Rome, Pope Francis urged the... Read more
Thwart temptation with the word of God, Pope exhorts
In his Sunday Angelus message today, Pope Francis stressed the importance of resisting temptations by finding refuge in God’s word. Read more
Religious urged by Pope Francis to avoid 'theoretical poverty'
Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to participants in an international symposium on the religious life, encouraging them to... Read more
Pope chooses global leadership for Vatican economic office
The Pope has announced the names of eight cardinals and seven lay experts from around the world chosen to serve... Read more
Pope: we will be judged by our behavior towards others
Pope Francis dedicated his daily homily to the virtue of charity, stressing that we shouldn't be “ashamed” to touch those... Read more
Priest clarifies misconceptions on Pope's civil union remarks
A priest connected with the Vatican press office addressed Pope Francis' recent words on civil unions in an interview, noting... Read more
Path of self-denial brings joy, fruitfulness, Pope reflects
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the Christian “style,” explaining that in order to be authentic, it must... Read more
In interview Pope talks marriage, family, scandals and life
As part of a recent interview given to an Italian news agency, Pope Francis discussed hot-button issues in the Church... Read more
Lent is a 'strong' time of conversion, Pope Francis reflects
During his general audience on Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis called Lent a moment of renewal which allows us to look... Read more
