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: Pray with St. Bakhita for the end of human trafficking
Pope Francis called Sunday for an end to human trafficking, encouraging Catholics to pray for the intercession of St. Josephine... Read more
Analysis: Archbishop McCarrick, Bishop Zanchetta, Pope Francis, and the Vatican abuse summit
A long-awaited summit on sexual abuse will take place at the Vatican two weeks from now. Read more
Treat inmates with compassion, Pope Francis urges prison staff
Often spaces of suffering, prisons should be places of hope and the possibility of redemption, Pope Francis told prison personnel... Read more
Vatican clarifies pope’s comments on sexual abuse of women religious
The Vatican clarified Wednesday Pope Francis’ comments on the sexual abuse of women religious made during his in-flight press conference... Read more
Pope Francis: Mediation in Venezuela requires willingness of both sides
Pope Francis said Tuesday that he had not read Nicolas Maduro’s letter, but expressed an openness to mediate in Venezuela’s... Read more
Maduro asks Pope Francis to mediate in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro wrote a letter to Pope Francis asking him to mediate in the political situation in Venezuela, Vatican Secretary... Read more
Seek Christ and his humble love, Pope Francis exhorts Catholics in UAE
Preaching on the Beatitudes during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, Pope Francis called on those present... Read more
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam
Catholics, Muslims and all who believe in God must work together to build a culture of love, peace and human... Read more
Papal visit to UAE is a ‘breakthrough,’ says EU envoy
Jan Figel, the EU special envoy for the promotion of religious freedom, spoke to CNA and said that Pope Francis’... Read more
Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity
Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Panama
CNA's full transcript of the Pope's July 28 in-flight press conference from Panama City to Rome. Read more
Pope Francis outlines key priorities for February sex abuse summit
Speaking on the papal flight returning from Panama, the pope said he wanted the world’s bishops to receive a “catechesis”... Read more
Pope says he is against making priestly celibacy optional in the Latin rite
Pope Francis said Monday he is opposed to the idea of optional priestly celibacy in the Latin rite, and he... Read more
Pope Francis: Heal the 'wearied hope' within a wounded Church
Pope Francis said Saturday that he recognized the weariness felt in the priesthood and in religious communities due to the... Read more
Pope Francis says Panama to be 'a hub of hope' during World Youth Day
Upon arriving in Panama for World Youth Day 2019, Pope Francis met with politicians, diplomats and civil society leaders, extending... Read more
Pope Francis warns against 'spirals of hatred' on social media
In his World Day of Social Communications message, Pope Francis said that online discussion is “too often based on opposition... Read more
'Get ready!' Pope leaves for Panama, confirms visit to Japan
Pope Francis will visit Japan in November of this year. The pope confirmed the timing of the upcoming trip during... Read more
Vatican again denies prior knowledge of allegations against Argentine bishop
In a statement Tuesday the Vatican again denied having prior knowledge of sexual abuse allegations against Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar... Read more
Getting to February: The decisions that could shape the pope's summit
Before the pope's summit on abuse next month, Rome must navigate two other events which could do much to frame... Read more
Former vicar: Vatican already knew about sexual abuse allegations against Argentine bishop
In an exclusive report from the Associated Press, the former vicar to Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta said that the... Read more
