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: Nothing can erase baptism, that's why it only happens once
Pope Francis said Wednesday that nothing can take away a person's baptism or the identity they thereby gain as a... Read more
Bishop confirms 15 inmates at Mexican prison visited by Pope Francis
Bishop José Guadalupe Torres Campos of Ciudad Juárez, in Chihuahua state, Mexico, conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 15 inmates... Read more
Love is not just what we see in movies – it takes work, Pope Francis says
Love is not empty words or what is depicted in romantic films – it is action and service toward others,... Read more
Pope: Love demands 'all possible assistance' be given to sick and dying
God’s love requires that we give our best to each and every one of our brothers and sisters, even those... Read more
Virtual reality: An answer to the pope's call for creativity in medicine?
Chronic pain reduction. Improvement in paralysis. Restoration of sight amid macular degeneration. These are just some of the results being... Read more
Evangelization is a priority, Francis tells Neocatechumenal Way
Catholics have a mission to evangelize, teaching people that God never tires of loving them, Pope Francis said to members... Read more
Pope Francis extends mandate of special delegate to Knights of Malta
Fifteen months after appointing Archbishop Giovanni Angelo Becciu as his personal envoy to the Knights of Malta, Pope Francis extended... Read more
In May prayer video, Pope asks laity to live creatively their mission
In his prayer video for the month of May, Pope Francis said laypeople are on the “front lines” of the... Read more
Church in Colombia prepares for first National Day of Reconciliation
Inspired by Pope Francis' message during his 2017 visit to the country, the Church in Colombia is preparing to celebrate... Read more
Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'
After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more
Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says
It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis makes rosary pilgrimage for peace in Syria
Pope Francis made a rosary pilgrimage May 1 to invoke intercession from the Blessed Virgin Mary for peace in Syria. Read more
Pope lauds 'courageous' effort made by Korean leaders for peace
On Sunday Pope Francis praised the recent agreement signed by North and South Korean leaders aimed at reconciliation and denuclearization,... Read more
Pope begins meetings with Chilean abuse survivors
Last night Pope Francis began individual meetings with three survivors of clerical sexual abuse from Chile following a major apology... Read more
Vatican's financial watchdog says progress slow, but steady
The Vatican's annual financial report this year showed that monitoring systems put into place nearly five years ago continue to... Read more
Pope Francis: The Last Supper teaches us three foundational truths
Pointing to Jesus’ words during the Last Supper, Pope Francis offered meditations on love, service and humility during his homily... Read more
Analysis: Pope’s personal theologian expected to lead major Argentine archdiocese
The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina announced this week that Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez, Pope Francis’ personal theologian and ghostwriter,... Read more
Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace
Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging the faithful not to be discouraged... Read more
Why Catholics should beware as high-tech 'deepfake' videos emerge
Like any figure of importance, there is high likelihood that the Pope or another Catholic leader could be the subject... Read more
