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 tells medical professionals to defend life
Pope Francis Friday encouraged medical professionals to defend and promote life, highlighting the practice of conscientious objection in today’s healthcare... Read more
Beijing and Rome can work together, Parolin tells Chinese media
Cardinal Pietro Parolin welcomed the opportunity for China and the Holy See to work together to “build a more secure and prosperous world.” Read more
Pope permits pilgrimages to Medjugorje as apparitions continue to be studied
Pope Francis has given the green light for Catholics to organize pilgrimages to Medjugorje, a site of alleged Marian apparitions,... Read more
Confused about life? Listen to the Good Shepherd, Pope Francis advises
On Sunday, Pope Francis advised listening to and speaking with Christ the Good Shepherd in prayer, so that one can... Read more
Pope Francis invites young economists, entrepreneurs to Italy in 2020
Pope Francis has personally invited young economists and entrepreneurs to join him in Assisi, Italy, in 2020, to discuss how... Read more
What do Jews and Christians have in common? Love of neighbor, Pope Francis says
The love of neighbor is a common commitment among Christians and Jews, Pope Francis said Tuesday, to teachers and students... Read more
Analysis: Is Pope Francis' new abuse plan the answer Catholics are looking for?
Pope Francis, the “pope of surprises,” lived up to his nickname this morning, by releasing a comprehensive canonical plan to... Read more
Pope Francis issues norms for reports of abuse of minors, seminarians, and religious
New Vatican norms for the Church’s handling of sex abuse, issued Thursday, place seminarians and religious coerced into sexual activity... Read more
Pope Francis: No plans for female deacons, but study continues
Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not... Read more
Make something beautiful with your life, Pope tells Macedonian youth
Pope Francis encouraged youth in North Macedonia Tuesday to follow Mother Teresa’s example and make something beautiful out of their... Read more
Pope Francis in North Macedonia: History is written by people like Mother Teresa
In the first-ever papal visit to North Macedonia Tuesday, Pope Francis lauded the lasting legacy of Mother Teresa, a saint... Read more
Pope Francis in Bulgaria: Peace is a gift and a task
At an interreligious meeting in Bulgaria Monday, Pope Francis told Orthodox, Muslim, and other religious leaders that peace is both... Read more
The parish should be 'a home with open doors,' Francis tells Catholics in Bulgaria
The parish should be at the center of the community, a place where God’s presence is felt and hope and... Read more
Pope Francis says First Communion Mass in Bulgaria
Pope Francis Monday gave First Communion to 245 boys and girls in Rakovski, Bulgaria, telling them the Lord wants them... Read more
Pope Francis: Capitalism must consider impact on humanity, environment
Pope Francis Friday offered a critique of captialism’s impact on the environment, calling for a response that hears “the cry... Read more
Analysis: Serious and unserious allegations of papal heresy
Despite the recent open letter’s strident claims, the arguments advanced by its authors do not appear to make a legal,... Read more
Theologians accuse pope of heresy
A group of nineteen Catholics, including some prominent academics, have published an open letter to the bishops of the world... Read more
Satan is real, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded those who think belief in the devil is antiquated or outdated that Satan really exists and... Read more
Study shows marriage prep can drive down divorce
States that require some form of marriage preparation see lower rates of divorce, a new IFS study has shown. Read more
Pope Francis gives $500,000 to support migrants in Mexico
Peter’s Pence, a global charitable fund overseen by Pope Francis, will support migrants in limbo in Mexico, the charity has... Read more
