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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Weigel thinks Pope Francis embodies Church's future
Catholic author and scholar George Weigel believes that Pope Francis embodies the type of Catholicism that is needed for the... Read more
Wikileaks shows US Vatican embassy profiled Pope Francis in 2005
Leaked U.S. State Department cables published by Wikileaks show that the U.S. Vatican Embassy saw the future Pope Francis as... Read more
Pope to journalists: 'I love you so much and I thank you for everything'
Pope Francis told thousands of journalists today he loved them and thanked them for their recent work. Read more
Pope Francis hailed by international leaders
International leaders greeted the election of Pope Francis with joy, noting his commitment to defending Catholic values and caring for... Read more
YouTube video celebrates Pope Francis
A YouTube video produced by the grassroots political organization Catholic Vote is celebrating the election of Pope Francis to “give... Read more
Nobel prize winner says Pope not connected to Argentine dictatorship
In response to accusations against Pope Francis, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender said the new Pontiff... Read more
Pope tells Argentinians to help poor instead of coming to Rome
Pope Francis told the Apostolic Nuncio to Argentina to ask his countrymen not to travel to Italy for the ceremony... Read more
Pope Francis could renew Catholicism in Americas, says Knights' chief
Just as Pope John Paul II influenced many in Poland, the rise of an Argentinian to the papacy is set... Read more
Jesuit doorman surprised by Pope's phone call
He thought it was a joke. The young doorman at the Jesuit motherhouse in Rome never expected to receive a... Read more
Pope tells cardinals: discover new ways to evangelize
Pope Francis urged the College of Cardinals to courageously persevere in finding new ways to evangelize. Read more
Pope media frenzy shows Church's relevance, author notes
The unprecedented level of media devoted to the election of Pope Francis is a clear indicator of the importance of... Read more
Jesuits, Franciscans joyfully embrace new Pope
The Society of Jesus and Franciscans reacted with gratitude to the election of Pope Francis, who is both the first... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat sees wisdom of Holy Spirit in Pope's election
Despite “seeming anomalies” in the election of Pope Francis, a former ambassador to the Vatican said that seeing the event... Read more
Pope Francis seen as humble man who can unite, rebuild Church
American Catholic scholars and commentators praised Pope Francis as a spiritual leader for our times, with the ability to unify... Read more
Youthful Denver rally cheers on Pope Francis
After the election of Pope Francis, a crowd of enthusiastic young Catholics gathered in Denver Wednesday afternoon to show their... Read more
Without Christ crucified, Church a 'pitiful' organization, Pope says
The day after he was elected, Pope Francis emphasized that every believer – including bishops, cardinals and Popes – must... Read more
Argentine president, bishops congratulate Pope Francis
Within hours of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires being elected as Pope Francis, political and religious leaders from... Read more
Pope Francis' personality begins to change routines
At the first press briefing of Pope Francis' pontificate, a more detailed picture of the new Church’s leader and some... Read more
Pope Francis to cardinals: 'I hope God forgives you'
The newly elected Pope Francis joked with cardinals over dinner telling them he hopes God forgives them for having chosen... Read more
Pope spends half hour asking Mary for protection
Pope Francis made a private visit to Saint Mary Major Basilica this morning and prayed for half an hour at... Read more
