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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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Knights' documentary explores life, vision of Pope Francis

Oct 14, 2013

A new documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus traces the background of Pope Francis, offering insight into his life... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Oct. 13.

Pope praises ‘total love’ of Spanish martyrs

Oct 13, 2013

During his Sunday Angelus remarks in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis thanked God for the 522 priest, religious and lay... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Oct. 13.

Thank your family, Pope Francis says

Oct 13, 2013

Pope Francis on Sunday preached about the importance of gratitude and thankfulness for the Christian community and for family life.  Read more

Pope Francis entrusts the word to the Virgin Mary Oct. 13.

Pope entrusts world to Immaculate Heart of Mary

Oct 13, 2013

Pope Francis on Sunday entrusted the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to her maternal care before the... Read more

Pope Francis touches a statue of Our Lady of Fatima at an Oct. 12 vigil in St. Peter's Square.

Let God untie your knotted hearts, Pope says

Oct 12, 2013

Pope Francis led a Marian prayer vigil Saturday, stressing that the Virgin Mary leads Christians to the mercy of God... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims druing his general audience on Sept. 25, 2013.

Pope praises special roles of women

Oct 12, 2013

Pope Francis met with experts on women’s issues today in Rome, affirming that the Church must continue to work for... Read more

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

Christianity and anti-Semitism are incompatible, Pope says

Oct 12, 2013

Meeting with members of the Jewish community in Rome, Pope Francis reflected on the tragedies of the past and called... Read more

Tim Tindal-Robertson during an Oct. 10 interview in Rome.

Mary 'can only bring us to God,' expert says as entrustment nears

Oct 11, 2013

By Elise Harris

Anticipating Pope Francis' entrustment of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Oct. 13, a specialist in Marian... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

Pope praises Knights of Columbus for their charity, 'unfailing support'

Oct 10, 2013

At a recent audience, Pope Francis encouraged the Knights of Columbus to continue working towards the renewal of society through... Read more

Cardinals greet each other after the consistory on Nov. 24, 2012 in St. Peter's Basilica.

Curia vision will be one of 'service' to Pope, local Churches

Oct 10, 2013

By Elise Harris

After the conclusion of their meetings, two cardinals from Pope Francis' group of eight reveal that curia reform will largely... Read more

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

Real prayer is always insistent, courageous, Pope Francis notes

Oct 10, 2013

During his daily Mass homily, Pope Francis reflected that authentic prayer involves knocking “at the heart” of God with a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Oct. 9, 2013 general audience.

Church's Catholicity embraces all of humanity, Pope says

Oct 9, 2013

By Elise Harris

During his weekly general audience Pope Francis explored the different elements of what makes the Church Catholic, reflecting on why... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square during his Oct. 2, 2013 general audience.

Pope Francis: prayer is not simply saying words 'like a parrot'

Oct 8, 2013

By Elise Harris

In his daily Mass, Pope Francis touched on the importance of prayer and forgiveness in the life of a Christian,... Read more

Pope Francis gives the homily during Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on July 7, 2013.

Let God disrupt your plans, Pope Francis teaches

Oct 7, 2013

Reflecting on the story of the Good Samaritan, Pope Francis said in his homily at Mass today that we must... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square during his Oct. 2, 2013 general audience.

Vatican to issue collector coin marking Pope Francis' first year

Oct 7, 2013

The Vatican has announced that an official, commemorative coin marking the first year of Pope Francis' pontificate will be released... Read more

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

Francis continues papal tradition of dialogue with media

Oct 6, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

While it has drawn much attention, the interview Pope Francis gave to the prominent Italian journalist Eugenio Scalfari is not... Read more

Mrs. Graziella Viterbi, on the door of the house where she lodged with her family in Borgo Aretino, within the walls of Assisi.

Holocaust survivor thanks Pope for Church's aid in WWII

Oct 5, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The last living person whom the Bishop of Assisi saved from being killed during the Holocaust met with Pope Francis... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan.

Recent Popes complement each other, Cardinal Dolan notes

Oct 4, 2013

Each of the last three Popes has had a different but complementary emphasis, highlighting different aspects of the faithful and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013.

Pope Francis entreats youth not to fear commitment

Oct 4, 2013

Pope Francis concluded his one-day pilgrimage to Assisi with a visit to young people, encouraging them to reject a “provisional... Read more

'Be antennas' to receive the word of God, Pope exhorts

Oct 4, 2013

By Elise Harris

In a meeting with priests and religious during his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis urged the professed to listen and... Read more