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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God calls each Christian personally, Pope says
Just as God called Abraham by name to receive a promise, so does he continue to call each Christian personally... Read more
Fight against secularism unites Jews, Catholics, Pope says
Christians and Jews can work together to challenge the contemporary problems of secularism and disrespect for the human person, Pope... Read more
Faithful can send intentions for Papal Mass at Brazilian shrine
The Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to send their prayer intentions to the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
Pope: Christians called to proclaim Christ even unto death
At his daily Mass at Saint Martha House, Pope Francis said the Church lives to announce Christ to the point... Read more
Catholics are called to 'daily martyrdom,' says Pope
During his June 23 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis said the faithful are called to follow the example of the martyrs... Read more
Pope: ‘Do I have a tired heart that only wants a good bank account?’
We have hearts that are restless and in search of treasure, Pope Francis said in his daily homily at the... Read more
Jesus 'wants pastors, not combers of sheep,' Pope Francis says
Christians are called to be evangelists, seeking out the sheep who are lost rather than staying at home tending to... Read more
Pope explains how Christians can love bombers
Pope Francis tackled Jesus’ teaching that Christians must love their enemies by asking a series of provocative questions, such as,... Read more
Children's journey of beauty ends with papal visit
This coming Sunday, almost 500 disadvantaged children will arrive at the Vatican on a special red train, where they will... Read more
Jesus makes slaps, insults 'nothing,' Pope declares
Jesus makes it possible for Christians to “turn the other cheek” because they have received “all” from him, making slights,... Read more
Interim bank appointment means Pope wants cardinals' advice
The temporary selection of a prelate for the so-called Vatican Bank shows Pope Francis is waiting for the advice of... Read more
Economy, politics must serve man, Pope tells G8
In a message to Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, Pope Francis underscored that the “material and spiritual welfare” of every... Read more
Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd
Harley-Davidson owners flocked to St. Peter’s Square today for a chance to greet Pope Francis, and they came away struck... Read more
Pope: Selfish living leads to slavery, death
As he met with thousands of pro-life advocates from around the globe, Pope Francis stressed that the Gospel is the... Read more
Be humble 'from head to toe,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said people must to admit their sins like Saint Paul and not just their good deeds during his... Read more
Pope, Anglican archbishop: unity begins with common love of God
Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and Pope Francis met for the first time and issued a joint call for... Read more
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome
The low rumbling of hundreds of Harleys is overtaking the buzz of scooters and cars in the streets surrounding the... Read more
Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done
Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more
Francis celebrates first Mass in Spanish as Pope
“It feels good,” Pope Francis said today as he celebrated Mass in his native language of Spanish for the first... Read more
Pope confident bishops will keep improving dialogue
Pope Francis said he trusts that bishops will continue to improve their dialogue and collaboration with him and with each... Read more
