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 interview prompts flurry of media reactions
A lengthy interview with Pope Francis published yesterday by a Jesuit publication has sparked a flood of news reports, as... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
Proclaim fullness of Gospel, Pope teaches in interview
In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of... Read more
Pope exhorts world's new bishops to be welcoming pastors
Pope Francis spoke today to new bishops gathered from across the globe, encouraging them to tend their flocks – and... Read more
Pope Francis says Church lives, 'suffers' for her children
During today's general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the theme of the Church as mother, saying that it... Read more
Vatican analyst: Pope distanced himself from liberation theology
During a meeting on Monday with priests from the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis reportedly suggested that he does not... Read more
Church is like a widow seeking her husband, Pope says
The Church militant is similar to a widow and progresses through history searching for her divine spouse Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more
Pope calls faithful to pray, participate actively in politics
Catholics should not be indifferent to politics, Pope Francis said, but should offer their suggestions, as well as prayers that... Read more
Forgiveness is the 'joy of God,' Pope says
In his Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father said the “joy of God” is ultimately found in pardoning another for his... Read more
Gossip is a form of murder, Pope Francis reflects
During his morning Mass homily in Santa Marta, Pope Francis focused on the topic of gossip – saying that when... Read more
Francis' teacher says Pope never supported Marxist theology
One of Pope Francis' former teachers says in a new book that the Holy Father has never supported a Marxist-based... Read more
Pope's first six months reveal a 'rich, complex' personality
Six months into his pontificate, Pope Francis' distinct style is beginning to take a more defined shape and is viewed... Read more
Dialogue essential to Christianity, Pope tells non-believing journalist
In a letter to a prominent non-believing Italian journalist, Pope Francis called dialogue a “profound and indispensable expression” of the... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's busy schedule leading up to December
The Vatican has made public the packed schedule of liturgical activities Pope Francis will be involved in during the months... Read more
Pope Francis urges faithful to help meet refugees' needs
Pope Francis called for solidarity with refugees during his Tuesday visit to a Jesuit refugee center in Rome, reminding Christians... Read more
Pope Francis: the Church nurtures, loves us as a mother
Pope Francis told thousands gathered for his weekly general audience that the Church is like our mother, who gives life... Read more
'Papal bounce' credited for increase in British confessions
Catholic clergy in England and Wales say more people are going to confession, and many credit both Pope Francis' election... Read more
Italian pastor donates used car to Pope Francis
An Italian pastor has donated a used Renault 4 with 186,000 miles to Pope Francis, in response to the exhortation... Read more
New Polish ambassador says Pope 'will not give up' on Syria
Poland's new Vatican ambassador Piotr Nowina-Konopka says that Pope Francis will not back down in helping resolve the Syrian conflict... Read more
Pope Francis visits refugees at Jesuit center in Rome
Just two months after paying a visit to immigrants on the Italian island of Lampedusa, Pope Francis visited a group... Read more
