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 with Nobel Peace prize winner Nadia Murad
Pope Francis met Thursday with the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad, a survivor of ISIS enslavement and an... Read more
Analysis: How the Vatican is preparing for its February abuse summit
Preparations in the Vatican are underway for a summit of the bishops to discuss the problem of clerical sexual abuse.... Read more
Pope Francis: Make space for wonder this Christmas
Make space for wonder and surprise this Christmas, Pope Francis urged Wednesday, explaining that the first Christmas had many surprises... Read more
Pope Francis: Through virtue, political life can be a form of charity
Pope Francis identified political virtues and vices in his 2019 peace message released Tuesday, offering examples from the “Beatitudes of... Read more
Pope Francis: Death penalty a ‘legalistic’ value, not a Christian one
The death penalty is always a rejection of the Gospel and of human dignity, and therefore must be rejected by... Read more
For his 82nd birthday party, Pope Francis hosts sick children
Ahead of his 82nd birthday, Pope Francis held a party and ate birthday cake with children under the care of... Read more
What it's like to assist at Mass with the pope
What is it like to stand “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Pope Francis during the celebration of the Mass? Read more
Vatican Christmas concert will support refugees in Iraq, Uganda
This Christmas it is particularly important to support refugees and migrants, Pope Francis said Friday, ahead of the Vatican Christmas... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Mother Teresa's birthplace in 2019
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis will travel to Bulgaria and Macedonia May 5-7, 2019, with a stop in... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe remains a 'teacher of the Gospel' through her image
Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, reflecting on how Mary continues to evangelize Latin America... Read more
Three cardinals dropped from C9 as reform process nears end
The Vatican said Wednesday that while there are no immediate plans to add new members to the C9, Pope Francis... Read more
Faith is not ‘decorative,’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis gave an Advent reminder Wednesday that faith should not be just a “decorative” addition to daily life by... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent demands conversion, recognizing our mistakes
“To prepare the way for the Lord who comes, it is necessary to take into account the demands of conversion,”... Read more
On feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis points to Mary’s trust in God
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to imitate Mary’s deep trust and openness to God... Read more
Options emerge for handling the ‘other sexual abuse crisis’
How the Church deals with clerical sexual misconduct when it does not involve minors remains a thorny issue, but an... Read more
Pope Francis explains symbolism of Vatican Christmas tree and sand nativity
As the Vatican illuminated its 65-foot Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square Friday, Pope Francis shared the deeper meaning found... Read more
Pope approves new legislation governing Vatican City
Pope Francis Thursday published new laws governing the administration of Vatican City State, including the formation of a new oversight... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
Pope Francis will travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates Feb. 3-5 to participate in an international interfaith... Read more
Pope Francis to Jesuit college: Remember your origins
For the 50th anniversary of a Jesuit college in Rome, Pope Francis challenged members of the college community to reflect... Read more
Irish priests’ group calls for ‘synodal’ assembly on Church reform
The Irish organization Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) has written an open letter to the country’s bishops, requesting a national... Read more
