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 blesses man with severely disfigured face
Continuing his efforts to promote a “culture of encounter” with the disabled, Pope Francis again embraced a severely disfigured man... Read more
Knights of Columbus' Pope documentary now on DVD
The Knights of Columbus' new documentary on the life of Pope Francis and his election to the papacy will be... Read more
Pope Francis names new Fort Worth, Texas bishop
Pope Francis has named Monsignor Michael F. Olson as the new bishop of Fort Worth, Texas, setting the priest on... Read more
Human resources review expected in Vatican departments
At least 30 priests employed in Vatican departments may be removed from their posts and sent to dioceses in the... Read more
New rules for Vatican financial oversight approved by Pope
Pope Francis on Nov. 15 approved a new document on the rules for the Holy See's financial oversight agency to... Read more
Pope Francis to release first apostolic exhortation
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will officially deliver his first post-synodal apostolic exhortation to coincide with the end... Read more
Pope to Guadalupe pilgrims: use Gospel's 'perfume' to evangelize
Pope Francis’ video message to the pilgrims gathered in Mexico City today encouraged the faithful to spread the Gospel with... Read more
Pope Francis cancels meetings due to having a cold
It was announced earlier today that Pope Francis cancelled all of his morning meetings due to a cold, but still... Read more
Pope thanks boy for entrusting him to guardian angel
A 16 year-old Argentine boy who suffers from chronic encephalopathy – a brain disorder – was moved by a letter... Read more
Pope Francis most popular name online, survey says
A new global survey has revealed that Pope Francis has topped the list of names most mentioned on the internet... Read more
Pope Francis: the hands of God are 'blistered by love'
In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled how God formed man with his own hand, emphasizing that he is a... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with Vladimir Putin
Pope Francis will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 25 at the Vatican, according to the director of... Read more
The sick are not merely 'objects of charity,' Pope reflects
In a meeting with an Italian organization dedicated to helping those in poor health go on pilgrimage, Pope Francis reminded... Read more
God carries our names in his heart, explains Pope
Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus message emphasized the unique concern God has for every human person. Read more
Pope expresses solidarity with victims of Philippines typhoon
Pope Francis sent a message of prayer and encouragement to those who were affected by the huge storm that swept... Read more
Year of Faith to be marked by exposition of St. Peter relics
A Vatican official announced that in anticipation of the close of the Year of Faith, the relics of the first... Read more
Pope's words should be read in context of the Church, scholar says
In a new column for CNA, a theology professor and author says that the Pope’s recent interviews need to be... Read more
God is one who searches for the lost, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the parables of the lost sheep and coin from the day’s readings,... Read more
Pope Francis hugs man with tumorous disease
At the end of the Nov. 6 general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis drew attention by warmly embracing... Read more
Musician blends Tango, classic styles in Mass composition
At a festival in Rome, an Argentinian composer noted the need for sacred music in modern society and spoke of... Read more
