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's document hailed as reshaping modern evangelization
In his first apostolic exhortation, the uncommonly simple terminology of Pope Francis brings a fresh approach to the new evangelization,... Read more
Pope backs male priesthood, urges 'feminine genius' in Church
Pope Francis reaffirmed Catholic teaching on male priesthood in his first apostolic exhortation, while calling for a broader application of... Read more
Begin 'new chapter' of joyful evangelization, Pope exhorts
In his first apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis urged the Christian faithful to begin “a new... Read more
Don't reduce athletes to 'merchandise for profit,' Pope cautions
Pope Francis met with delegates of the European Olympic committee on Saturday, advising them to reject a consumerist mentality towards... Read more
Pope lauds courageous choices of modern martyrs
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the faithfulness of God, highlighting the importance of trusting him with one’s... Read more
Denver archbishop: Year of Faith was a time 'to meet Jesus'
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver says the end of the Year of Faith should encourage Catholics to continue to... Read more
Pope concludes Year of Faith preaching 'centrality of Christ'
In his homily at Sunday Mass on the Feast of Christ the King, Pope Francis emphasized Jesus’ crucial place in... Read more
Pope praises elderly for their wisdom
Pope Francis met with participants of an international conference of health care workers today, reminding them that the elderly and... Read more
Pope welcomes those seeking entrance to Catholic Church
Pope Francis stood at the door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday afternoon, prepared to celebrate the entrance of over... Read more
Pope: adoration 'most important point' of faith communities
In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on the many reasons that we gather together to pray, noting that... Read more
US bishops' president: Pope calls us to 'see the person first'
The new leader of the U.S. bishops said that Pope Francis is calling Catholics to follow Christ in the Gospels... Read more
Pope's words in interview may not have been his own, Scalfari says
Editor Eugenio Scalfari has conceded it is “really possible” that some of the Pope's words he reported in the interview... Read more
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child's simplicity
Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country's recent... Read more
Eastern Patriarchs 'watchful guardians' of unity, Pope says
Pope Francis spoke with Patriarchs of various Oriental Churches during a four day gathering in Rome, stating that it is their... Read more
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
