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 in St. Peter's Square Oct. 13.

Pope Francis announces pilgrimage to Holy Land

Jan 5, 2014

Pope Francis has announced that he will make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this coming May to mark a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 2, 2013.

Pope: Christmas reveals God's 'immense love'

Jan 5, 2014

Pope Francis delivered his Sunday Angelus greeting to a packed St. Peter’s Square today, emphasizing the greatness of divine love... Read more

Pope Francis giving an address at the Vatican, June 7, 2013.

Pope encourages reform of relations between religious, bishops

Jan 4, 2014

At a meeting with religious superiors held last November, Pope Francis urged a reform of the document regulating the relationship... Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope encouraged Malta bishop to speak out against gay adoption bill

Jan 3, 2014

Pope Francis was “shocked” by a bill in Malta that would allow gay couples to adopt children, said a bishop... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 30, 2013.

Faith desires to 'change the world,' Pope Francis says

Jan 3, 2014

Pope Francis celebrated Mass Jan. 3 in thanksgiving for the Jesuit saint Peter Faber, praising his “lofty desires” to be... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 5, 2013.

Six million people attended Pope Francis' Vatican events in 2013

Jan 2, 2014

More than 6.6 million people have taken part in events with Pope Francis at the Vatican since his election to... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience Dec. 11, 2013.

We share in Mary's 'journey of faith,' says Pope

Jan 1, 2014

Pope Francis’ homily for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God emphasized Mary's path of faith and hope as an... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience on October 2, 2013.

Pope: 'Quality of life in Rome depends on all of us'

Dec 31, 2013

In his homily during evening prayer on New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis focused on the theme of time well spent,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Pope prays for upcoming Synod of Bishops

Dec 29, 2013

In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod... Read more

Pope Francis holds a statue of the Christ child for the nativity scene on December 24, 2013.

Jesus is 'meaning of life, history,' Pope preaches on Christmas

Dec 24, 2013

Pope Francis’ homily at the vigil mass for Christmas focused on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation as a real and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience Dec. 11, 2013.

Pope: Contemplate St. Joseph’s 'greatness of soul'

Dec 22, 2013

In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the Christian witness of St. Joseph, who was faithful to God’s call... Read more

Pope Francis at a June 7 audience.

Spread 'joy' of Jesus' friendship, Pope tells teens

Dec 20, 2013

Pope Francis encouraged teens to be living witnesses of their faith in his remarks during an audience with young members... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013.

Value silence, encourages Pope

Dec 20, 2013

Pope Francis reflected on in the importance of silence in his daily homily, noting that God’s plan of salvation always... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Rome's Campo Verano cemetery for All Saints Day on Nov. 1, 2013.

Pope Francis documentary becomes Amazon bestseller

Dec 19, 2013

A recent documentary on Pope Francis, “Francis: The Pope From The New World,” has become a bestseller on Amazon.com and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Humility is necessary for fruitfulness, emphasizes Pope

Dec 19, 2013

Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Brazilian community of Varginha July 25, 2013.

Pope Francis sends Christmas presents to 2,000 poor immigrants

Dec 18, 2013

Two thousand immigrants at a shelter near the Vatican received simple Christmas presents from Pope Francis on the evening of... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a rosary for a pilgrim in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Pope: A Christian refusing to serve others is a 'pagan'

Dec 18, 2013

In his Wednesday general audience this morning, Pope Francis stressed the importance of humility and service in the Christian life.  Read more

Peter Faber.

Pope Francis declares sainthood of early Jesuit, Peter Faber

Dec 17, 2013

Pope Francis recognized the sainthood of early Jesuit Peter Faber on Dec. 17 after holding a private audience with Cardinal... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 2, 2013.

Pope Francis' 77th birthday marked with simple celebration

Dec 17, 2013

December 17 is the 77th birthday of Pope Francis, who wanted to celebrate the day in the familial setting of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience Dec. 11, 2013.

Holiness means 'letting God write our history,' preaches Pope

Dec 17, 2013

Pope Francis’ daily homily focused on the importance of allowing God to be active and present in our daily lives.  Read more