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 reaches 10 million followers on Twitter
Pope Francis has passed 10 million followers across nine different language accounts on the popular social media network Twitter, where... Read more
US ambassador to Vatican united with Pope in care for poor
The new United States ambassador to the Holy See revealed his shared concern with Pope Francis for those who are... Read more
Pope: Sacrament of Confession is not a 'torture chamber'
During his daily Mass Pope Francis centered his homily on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, stressing that sin is an everyday... Read more
Attachment to money is a sickness, Pope Francis says
During his daily mass homily Pope Francis warned those in attendance against the idolatry present in greedy hearts, stressing that... Read more
Pope: Prayer helps 'overcome evil with good'
Pope Francis in his Sunday Angelus greeting taught that prayer is a ‘weapon’ in the struggle against evil. Read more
Pope: Art expresses the beauty of faith
The creative arts help proclaim the gospel, explore the mysteries of Christian faith and reflect the quest for the “supreme... Read more
Elderly priests, sisters are 'true shrines of holiness,' Pope says
During his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on various biblical figures who experienced difficulty in their old age, and... Read more
Franciscan reform seen in Papal Charities office appointment
Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more
Christ empowers us to be missionaries, Pope Francis says
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Creed, drawing attention to the Church's apostolic nature... Read more
Pope to auction Harley Davidson motorcycle to benefit homeless
Pope Francis has donated his Harley Davidson motorcycle to be sold to raise money for a hostel and soup kitchen... Read more
Pope cautions against idolatry which punctures, 'stifles' the faith
In his daily Mass homily, Pope Francis warned of the presence of idolatry in our lives, urging each person present... Read more
Cardinal Bertone steps down from role as Vatican Secretary of State
In a farewell ceremony held at the Vatican, former state secretary Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone stepped down from the position –... Read more
Knights' documentary explores life, vision of Pope Francis
A new documentary produced by the Knights of Columbus traces the background of Pope Francis, offering insight into his life... Read more
Pope praises ‘total love’ of Spanish martyrs
During his Sunday Angelus remarks in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis thanked God for the 522 priest, religious and lay... Read more
Thank your family, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis on Sunday preached about the importance of gratitude and thankfulness for the Christian community and for family life. Read more
Pope entrusts world to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Pope Francis on Sunday entrusted the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and to her maternal care before the... Read more
Let God untie your knotted hearts, Pope says
Pope Francis led a Marian prayer vigil Saturday, stressing that the Virgin Mary leads Christians to the mercy of God... Read more
Pope praises special roles of women
Pope Francis met with experts on women’s issues today in Rome, affirming that the Church must continue to work for... Read more
Christianity and anti-Semitism are incompatible, Pope says
Meeting with members of the Jewish community in Rome, Pope Francis reflected on the tragedies of the past and called... Read more
Mary 'can only bring us to God,' expert says as entrustment nears
Anticipating Pope Francis' entrustment of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Oct. 13, a specialist in Marian... Read more
