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: More martyrs exist today than in the early Church
In his daily homily Pope Francis called persecution a “reality” of Christian life, challenging faithful to take up the cross... Read more
Portland, Ore. diocese receives new auxiliary bishop
The Vatican announced earlier this morning that Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Peter Leslie Smith to assist in leading the... Read more
European publisher launches new Pope Francis magazine
One of the largest publishing companies in Europe is releasing a first-ever weekly magazine dedicated entirely to Pope Francis due... Read more
Pope prays that youth will respond freely to vocational call
In his daily homily Pope Francis said many youth are too attached to worldly things to answer God's call, and... Read more
Pope: Heart full of desire for possessions is 'empty of God'
Crowds filled a rainy St. Peter’s Square today to hear Pope Francis’ Angelus message, which focused on the importance of... Read more
Pope Francis resumes his commitments after a fever
On the morning of March 1, Pope Francis resumed his usual commitments, after suspending his visit to the Roman Seminary... Read more
Pope cancels seminary visit due to minor fever
Pope Francis cancelled his Feb. 28 visit to the seminary of the Diocese of Rome, because he felt unwell and... Read more
Pope outlines congregation's focus in choosing bishops
In his address to the Congregation of Bishops Feb. 27, Pope Francis emphasized that the dicastery exists to ensure that... Read more
Pope to mother of train crash victim: I weep for you
Pope Francis sent a letter offering his continued condolences to the mother of one of the victims of a 2012... Read more
Pope: Inconsistency in our actions causes Church scandal
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the harm done when Christians don't practice what they preach, noting that... Read more
Pope Francis to new cardinal: 'I love Korea'
During the Feb. 23 Mass of Thanksgiving for the creation of new cardinals, Pope Francis offered words of affection for... Read more
Francis is the boost the Church needs, says 107-year-old nun
A religious sister who celebrated her 107th birthday at daily Mass with Pope Francis Feb. 20 believes that the Holy... Read more
Anointing of the Sick assures nearness of Christ, says Pope
In his Wednesday general audience Pope Francis gave a brief catechesis on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick,... Read more
'We are brothers,' Pope stresses in message to Pentecostals
Pope Francis sent a video message to a gathering of U.S. Pentecostal leaders, voicing his “yearning” that separation between Catholics... Read more
Seminarians recount joy of serving papal Mass for new cardinals
Two young men from England studying for the priesthood in Rome consider themselves blessed to have served at Sunday’s papal... Read more
Jesus is not a 'magician,' says Pope
Pope Francis’ Monday morning homily reflected on Jesus’ miracles of healing, which always include a lasting encounter with the person... Read more
Christian leaders should serve, says Pope
In his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of service rather than special privilege in the Christian... Read more
'The Church needs your courage,' Pope tells new cardinals
During the Saturday morning consistory at which Pope Francis created 19 new Cardinals, he urged the prelates gathered in St.... Read more
Faith is not a 'theory,' emphasizes Pope
Pope Francis centered his daily homily today around the importance of Christians having a living, rather than merely theoretical, faith. Read more
Pope: Our own dependence should spur empathy for weak
At a Vatican workshop addressing aging and disability, Pope Francis reminded participants that every human being is always dependent on... Read more
