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's abuse prevention commission prioritizes survivors, education
Pope Francis' commission for the protection of minors met in Rome last week to listen to survivors of clerical sexual... Read more
Francis shares a sweet treat with Rome's poor for feast of St. George
I-scream, you-scream, Pope Francis screamed... 'gelato!' on the feast of his patron saint, George, offering some 3,000 ice creams to... Read more
Pope Francis to new priests: Be like Jesus the Good Shepherd
On Sunday Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood, reminding them to be like Jesus the Good Shepherd in... Read more
Pope: Without the Eucharist, everything the Church does is vain
During a brief day-trip to two small Italian cities, Pope Francis stressed the centrality of the Eucharist to the life... Read more
There's no 'maybe' when answering the Lord's call, pope says
Speaking in the southern Italian town of Alessano on Friday, Pope Francis said that we should be on fire for... Read more
Father of Alfie Evans meets with pope, pleads for asylum in Italy
A private meeting took place early Wednesday morning between Pope Francis and Tom Evans, the father of two-year-old Alfie Evans,... Read more
The sign of the cross is our badge, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that to make the sign of the cross is to mark ourselves as Christians, and... Read more
Syro-Malabar priest among sainthood causes advanced by pope
Pope Francis has approved the advancement of the causes of eight Servants of God, all priests and religious, including Fr.... Read more
Pope urges Catholics to be moved by joy of the resurrection
On Sunday Pope Francis visited a Roman parish, telling Mass-goers to allow themselves to be moved by the immense joy... Read more
In wake of Francis apology, Chilean bishops to propose renewal plan
A renewal plan for the Church in Chile will be submitted to Pope Francis by Chilean bishops when they gather... Read more
As US mulls Syria airstrikes, Francis calls for peace
As President Trump considers airstrikes in Syria in response to a chemical attack that killed dozens of people, including women... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church cannot be silent about economic suffering
In the preface to a book on his economic thought, Pope Francis has written that the Gospel is not an... Read more
Pope Francis admits 'serious mistakes' in Chile sex abuse case
In a letter addressed to Chile's bishops, Pope Francis admitted to making “serious mistakes” in handling the nation's massive sex... Read more
Papal commission asks Francis for synod on the role of women in the Church
The Pontifical Commission for Latin America has proposed that Pope Francis convoke a synod on the role of women in... Read more
Children should be baptized in the faith, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis spoke about the sacrament of Baptism on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of the Catholic practice of baptizing infants,... Read more
Commentary: The peripheries of our own vision
While Pope Francis’ latest apostolic exhortation focuses on joy and holiness in everyday life, one passage has drawn sharp reactions... Read more
Pope to visit Marian shrine, attend Neocatechumenal Way meeting in May
On Tuesday papal spokesperson Greg Burke announced two new additions to Pope Francis’ May calendar: A visit to the Shrine... Read more
Pope Francis: We experience God's mercy before we share it
Speaking to nearly 600 Missionaries of Mercy on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that to be “collaborators of mercy” with the... Read more
Not defending life? Pope Francis won’t let you off the hook, experts say
The latest exhortation from Pope Francis has made headlines for its claims about the importance of defending the value of... Read more
Pope prays for peace amid escalating violence in Gaza
At least eight Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured by Israeli military forces last week, during the second week... Read more
