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 in Geneva: Real ecumenism puts Christ over division
Pope Francis landed in Geneva Thursday for a day-trip aimed at bolstering ecumenical relations, saying that division among Christians comes... Read more
Pope says no to women priests, yes to women in Curial leadership
In an interview with Reuters, Pope Francis said more space has to be created for women to take on leading... Read more
Abuse allegation against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick 'credible'
The Archdiocese of New York announced Wednesday that an investigation it conducted into an allegation of sexual abuse against Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis criticizes Trump's 'zero-tolerance' migrant policy
In a new interview with Reuters, Pope Francis backed the U.S. bishops' opposition to the separation of migrant children from... Read more
Pope Francis: We are God's children, not his slaves
On Wednesday Pope Francis said the ten commandments are not heartless rules imposed on mankind by an oppressive God, but... Read more
Pope donates to volcano relief efforts in Guatemala
Following the largest volcanic eruption in Guatemala in four decades, Pope Francis has sent $100,000 to assist in the emergency... Read more
Questions on sexuality loom large ahead of youth synod
According to the official working document for the upcoming synod of bishops on youth, the major questions for young people... Read more
Pope Francis: God works in mysterious ways – trust him
On Sunday Pope Francis compared the action of grace to the growth of seeds planted in a garden, saying God... Read more
Pope says abortion of sick, disabled children reflects Nazi mentality
In a speech to a family association Saturday, Pope Francis again stressed that God's vision of the family is between... Read more
Pope Francis says exploiting women is a 'sin against God'
In his daily homily Friday, Pope Francis issued a scathing critique of the ways in which women are often exploited... Read more
Pope urges 'examination of conscience' on treatment of the poor
In his message for this year's World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis challenged Catholics on their attitude toward the... Read more
Papal advisors finish first draft of new constitution on the Roman Curia
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has finished and approved the first draft of what... Read more
Pope taps Lansing priest as new bishop for Salina diocese
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has named Michigan-native Msgr. Gerald Vincke as the new bishop of the Diocese... Read more
What is the biggest threat young people face? Mediocrity, Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the greatest danger modern youth face is not the array of problems that surround them,... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Juan Barros, bishop at the center of Chilean abuse scandal
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Juan Barros Madrid from his post in... Read more
German bishops react to Vatican decision on Communion for Protestants
Several German bishops have reacted with surprise, consternation and criticism to the Vatican’s rejection of a proposal to allow Protestants married... Read more
Washington, Rockville Centre dioceses get new auxiliary bishops
The Vatican Friday announced that Pope Francis has appointed two new auxiliary bishops for the United States, one of whom... Read more
Lay rector a first at the 'Pope's university'
For the first time in its 245-year history, a lay professor has been appointed rector of the Pontifical Lateran University,... Read more
Pope Francis sends liberation theologian Gustavo Gutierrez a birthday greeting
Pope Francis has sent a birthday greeting to Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez, widely considered the father of liberation theology, thanking him... Read more
Update: Vatican investigators will arrive in Chile next week
The Vatican announced Thursday that to help with the process of healing in Chile, Pope Francis will send Archbishop Charles... Read more
