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: ‘The Church advances through prayer’
Church leaders must put prayer before all other things, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: the devil seeks to destroy the Church through envy
The devil uses envy to try to thwart the proclamation of the Gospel, Pope Francis said at his morning Mass... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Allow yourself to be consoled by Jesus'
We must learn to let ourselves be consoled by Jesus when we are suffering, Pope Francis said at his morning... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Pass down the history of our salvation’
It is important for Catholics to remember the whole of salvation history, and our belonging to the people of God’s... Read more
Cincinnati auxiliary bishop resigns after failing to act on allegations
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cincinnati Auxiliary Bishop Joseph R. Binzer, who was accused in August of failing... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Jesus saves us from the darkness’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christ’s light illuminates the darkness of sin in our world and in ourselves. Read more
Pope Francis speaks up for ‘harshly exploited’ agricultural workers
The coronavirus crisis can be an opportunity to recenter work on the dignity of each person, Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis hails St. John Paul II's 'great witness' ahead of centenary
Pope Francis said that he has looked up to St. John Paul II throughout his priesthood in a book foreword... Read more
Pope Francis prays for coronavirus victims dying without their loved ones
Pope Francis prayed for those who have died alone during the coronavirus pandemic at his morning Mass Tuesday. Read more
Pope asks God to free Catholics from the 'disease' of division
Jesus died for everyone, but disordered attachment to one’s own ideas can cause divisions which break the unity of God’s... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayer for vocations to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday
Pope Francis called on all Catholics to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life on Good Shepherd Sunday,... Read more
Pope Francis honors priests and doctors who have died in the coronavirus pandemic
On Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope Francis said he was thinking of all the priests and doctors who gave their lives... Read more
Pope Francis prays for government leaders facing the coronavirus crisis
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for mayors, governors, presidents, and legislators at a time when many government leaders are making decisions... Read more
Pope asks St. Joseph to help Catholics fight for dignified work for all
Pope Francis asked St. Joseph to help Catholics fight for dignified work for all as he celebrated Mass Friday. Read more
Pope Francis postpones Peter’s Pence collection amid pandemic’s economic downturn
Pope Francis has postponed this year’s Peter’s Pence collection until next fall as the Vatican confronts the economic consequences of... Read more
The beatitudes show the path from selfishness to holiness, says pope
The eight beatitudes proclaimed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reveal the path from selfishness to holiness, Pope... Read more
Pope prays that “prudence and obedience” will prevent return of pandemic
Pope Francis prayed that Christians would respond to the lifting of lockdown restrictions with “prudence and obedience” as he celebrated... Read more
Vatican sends extraordinary form Mass survey to world’s bishops
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has asked the world’s bishops to report on how a landmark papal document acknowledging the right... Read more
Church in South Korea growing, slowly
The number of Catholics in South Korea increased by less than 50,000 in 2019, continuing a trend of slowing growth after a... Read more
Pandemic could take heaviest toll on homeless, says pope
The homeless “risk paying the heaviest price” amid the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis has said in a message to street... Read more
