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 meets Knights of Columbus leader at Vatican
Patrick E. Kelly took office on March 1. Read more
Pope Francis names Jeffrey Sachs to pontifical academy
Sachs has been a frequent visitor to the Vatican in recent years. Read more
Pope Francis appeals that migrants not be sent back to unsafe countries
Pope Francis called on the international community to stop deporting migrants to unsafe countries. Read more
Pope Francis: Our response to injustice must be more than condemnation
Denunciation is not enough when it comes to issues of injustice, the pope said this weekend. Read more
Pope Francis asks religious sisters to pray for him: 'It is not easy to be the pope'
The pope also shared a story from the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to travel to Oceania and Africa
He confirmed that he would visit Greece and Cyprus in December. Read more
Pope Francis thanks God for ‘profound personal bond’ with Orthodox leader
The Orthodox leader is marking the 30th anniversary of his election. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to be ‘more courageous’ in tackling crisis exposed by COVID-19
‘We cannot resign ourselves and sit back and watch,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis officially recognizes Amazon region ecclesial conference
The Amazon synod’s final document called for the new body to be created. Read more
Pope Francis wants seminarians to read this letter from a clerical abuse survivor
The letter urges them to ‘Please be a good priest.’ Read more
Pope Francis thanks child for impromptu ‘lesson’ at general audience
The boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis. Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic healthcare is called to bear witness to human dignity
He was speaking on the feast of the patron saint of doctors. Read more
Pope Francis: To seek status over service is a spiritual illness
Do good from a spirit of service, not from a desire for personal glory, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis ordains Msgr. Guido Marini a bishop in St. Peter’s Basilica
“The first task of the bishop is to pray,” Pope Francis said during the homily. Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic social teaching has useful principles for popular movements to follow
Pope Francis spoke over video call to participants in the fourth World Meeting of Popular Movements. Read more
Pope Francis to meet 500 poor in Assisi on Nov. 12
The encounter will mark the Catholic Church’s 5th annual celebration of the World Day of the Poor. Read more
Pope Francis defends conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia in healthcare
The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists. Read more
White House confirms Oct. 29 meeting between Pope Francis, Joe Biden
The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden and his wife Jill will meet with Pope Francis on Oct.... Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel opens every culture to greater freedom in Christ
He was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ to be beatified after miracle approved by Pope Francis
‘The smiling pope’ died unexpectedly after just 33 days in office. Read more
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