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 Francis during a June 7, 2013 audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania.

Economy, politics must serve man, Pope tells G8

Jun 17, 2013

In a message to Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, Pope Francis underscored that the “material and spiritual welfare” of every... Read more

Patrick from the Corsica, France chapter of Harley-Davidson poses in front of St. Peter's Basilica on June 16, 2013. Lauren Cater/CNA.

Pope's friendliness impresses Harley-Davidson crowd

Jun 16, 2013

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 Francis celebrates Mass for the Evangelium vitae weekend on June 16, 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope: Selfish living leads to slavery, death

Jun 16, 2013

As he met with thousands of pro-life advocates from around the globe, Pope Francis stressed that the Gospel is the... Read more

CNA

Be humble 'from head to toe,' Pope Francis says

Jun 14, 2013

Pope Francis said people must to admit their sins like Saint Paul and not just their good deeds during his... Read more

CNA

Pope, Anglican archbishop: unity begins with common love of God

Jun 14, 2013

Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury and Pope Francis met for the first time and issued a joint call for... Read more

Harley owners gather in Pius XII square just across from St. Peter's Basilica on June 14, 2013.

Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome

Jun 14, 2013

The low rumbling of hundreds of Harleys is overtaking the buzz of scooters and cars in the streets surrounding the... Read more

ope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013.

Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done

Jun 13, 2013

Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more

Pope Francis presides over Mass on June 9, 2013 in the chapel of St. Martha's House.

Francis celebrates first Mass in Spanish as Pope

Jun 13, 2013

“It feels good,” Pope Francis said today as he celebrated Mass in his native language of Spanish for the first... Read more

Bishops walk through St. Peter's Square on their way to synod meetings about the New Evangelization on Oct. 13, 2012.

Pope confident bishops will keep improving dialogue

Jun 13, 2013

Pope Francis said he trusts that bishops will continue to improve their dialogue and collaboration with him and with each... Read more

CNA

Rabbi calls friend's election to papacy good for dialogue

Jun 13, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Rabbi Abraham Skorka believes that Pope Francis’ election offers a chance for Christian-Jewish relationships to grow, especially as the world... Read more

Pope Francis leads the Bishops of Italy in a solemn Profession of Faith in St. Peter's Basilica for their 65th General Assembly May 23, 2013.

Latin American religious backtrack on Pope and gay lobby

Jun 12, 2013

In response to media flurry, the Latin American Confederation of Men and Women Religious (CLAR) released a statement on June... Read more

CNA

Pope calls for end to 'plague' of child labor

Jun 12, 2013

Pope Francis has launched an appeal against child labor, calling it an “deplorable phenomenon" during his Wednesday general audience.  Read more

Pope Francis greets faithful at the end of the June 12, 2013 general audience in St. Peter's Square. ANSA/Maurizio Brambatti.

'God is stronger,' Pope insists as he urges outreach

Jun 12, 2013

Pope Francis asked the tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to overcome divisions and the fear... Read more

Pope Francis preaches on June 10, 2013 in Casa Santa Marta chapel.

Pope targets longing for past, 'adolescent progressivism'

Jun 12, 2013

The progress of the Church can be hindered by the dual temptations of wanting to remain in the past and... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013.

Pope calls for 'culture of encounter' towards disabled

Jun 11, 2013

Highlighting the spiritual gift of faith seen in Jesus’ healing of the blind, Pope Francis encouraged an ‘active participation’ of... Read more

Pope Francis preaches at the June 5, 2013 morning Mass in St. Martha's House chapel.

Pope encourages Church rich in praise, not wealth

Jun 11, 2013

Pope Francis pointed out that Saint Peter did not have a bank account, as he warned against the dangers of... Read more

Pope Francis preaches during the May 27, 2013 Mass in Saint Martha's House.

Comfort of Holy Spirit, world don't mix, Pope states

Jun 10, 2013

Pope Francis said Christians cannot receive consolation from both the Holy Spirit and the spirit of the world if they... Read more

Father Antonio Spadaro discusses La Civilta Cattolica with CNA during an April 2013 interview.

Jesuit writers get quick answer to papal audience request

Jun 10, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Just one month after their request, Pope Francis has scheduled a private audience with the college of writers from La... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on June 7, 2013.

Pope dwells on God's wordless love

Jun 7, 2013

Pope Francis said God does not love us with words but through closeness and tenderness during his morning Mass on... Read more

Pope Francis greets the young man who asked for advice on dealing with doubts at the June 7, 2013 meeting.

Pope gives children advice on facing doubts about faith

Jun 7, 2013

Setting aside his prepared text, Pope Francis tackled questions from children about having faith in times of doubt, his friends... Read more