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 blesses Hungarians on national feast day
Pope Francis sent a message to the president and citizens of Hungary today, praying for the nation as it celebrates... Read more
Lack of Christ the 'greatest poverty,' Pope tells movement
Pope Francis welcomed the 34th Rimini Meeting, an annual gathering organized by the lay movement Communion and Liberation, by encouraging... Read more
Cancer patient regains will to live after seeing Pope
After a decade of struggling with cancer and other illnesses, a 58-year-old woman from Madrid has found comfort and renewed... Read more
We cannot be part-time Christians, Pope says on Twitter
Pope Francis told his millions of followers on Twitter today that it is impossible for Christians to have a partial... Read more
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
