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 criticizes 'ornamental' faith
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a deep faith that is fixed on Jesus, warning... Read more
Minor appointments by Pope Francis signs of Curial reform
A series of seemingly minor appointments may be the forerunners of a Pope Francis “revolution” in the Roman Curia, centered... Read more
Pope tells nuns that they are like Mary, opening heaven
While visiting a convent of Poor Clare nuns yesterday, Pope Francis said that “a consecrated woman is a little like... Read more
Pope celebrates Mass with hosts made by Argentine prisoner
Since July 18, Pope Francis has been celebrating Mass each day in the chapel at St. Martha's Residence with hosts... Read more
Pope donates 100,000 euros to poor dioceses in Argentina
Pope Francis has sent a message to Catholics in Argentina encouraging them to “unceasingly” reach out to help those in... Read more
Mary is with us in our struggles, Pope Francis teaches
During his homily for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that this feast helps us reflect... Read more
Argentine soccer star says meeting Pope was unforgettable
Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi said his audience with Pope Francis on August 13 in the Vatican’s Clementine Hall was... Read more
New York cardinal warns of rampant 'disposable culture'
At a recent Knights of Columbus event, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and other Church leaders warned against... Read more
Pope to consecrate world to Mary's Immaculate Heart
Pope Francis will consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary this Oct. 13 as part of the Marian... Read more
Pope: Beauty, generosity in sports build the common good
Following a century of Popes who have been enthusiastic about sports, Pope Francis met with the Italian and Argentine soccer... Read more
Human life should be protected as gift from God, Pope says
Human life – including the lives of unborn children – must be defended as a gift from God, underscored Pope... Read more
Pope Francis calls, consoles Italian man after brother's murder
An Italian man who has struggled to forgive God after the murder of his brother recently received a personal phone... Read more
Pope Francis: What attracts our hearts 'like a magnet?'
During his Sunday Angelus address from Rome, Pope Francis encouraged listeners to reflect upon the day's Gospel in which Jesus... Read more
Pope spending vacation season visiting, planning
This summer the Vatican is finding out what it’s like to have a Pope in residence during the hottest weeks... Read more
Pope strengthens financial crimes laws, oversight body
Pope Francis has issued a declaration that increases the power of the Financial Information Authority and continues the Vatican's efforts... Read more
Pope fervently praying for apartment gas explosion victims
Pope Francis is “deeply saddened” to hear about the 11 people killed and 60 injured by a natural gas explosion... Read more
Knights recognized by Pope Francis for charity, witness
Pope Francis issued a letter to the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of their 131st annual convention, praising them... Read more
Touch the poor and needy, Pope tells Argentineans
As his fellow Argentineans gathered to celebrate the feast of Saint Gaetano, the country's most popular saint, Pope Francis urged... Read more
World needs courageous Christian missionaries, Pope says
Pope Francis delivered a strong call to Christians to share the faith in his message for World Mission Day, saying... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight press remarks released
Amid a flurry of media reaction, the Vatican has released a full transcript of the remarks Pope Francis made to... Read more
