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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Analysis: Francis, China, and the art of the deal
If Vatican-brokered agreements negotiated under his leadership are any indication, it seems clear that when a deal is on the... Read more
New San Francisco auxiliary bishop 'delighted' by appointment
On Wednesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert F. Christian, O.P., a Dominican friar and a... Read more
Pope Francis: A person transformed by Christ cannot be corrupt
The Easter Triduum is the most important time of year for Christians, Pope Francis said Wednesday, and stressed that those... Read more
Pope sends prayers for victims of attack in France, fire in Russia
On Monday Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences for victims of an alleged terrorist attack in southern France, and... Read more
Nothing can stifle the joy of the Gospel, Pope says on Palm Sunday
Jesus was the first target of “fake news” spread by those who wanted spin and twist his message for their... Read more
Youth say they want a Church that's transparent, up-to-date
At the end of a week-long meeting held at the Vatican, young people from around the world have urged the... Read more
Papal Foundation responds to multi-million dollar hospital grant controversy
Controversy over a $25 million grant from The Papal Foundation to a Rome hospital at the request of Pope Francis... Read more
In South Sudan, 'the body of Christ is bleeding,' bishop says
On Friday an ecumenical delegation from South Sudan met privately with Pope Francis and again invited him to visit the... Read more
Cardinal Tong says opposing Vatican-China deal is 'unreasonable'
Cardinal John Tong Hon has voiced support for a proposed deal on the appointment of bishops between the Vatican and... Read more
Analysis: Benedict XVI’s letter - what the reaction revealed
The story of Benedict XVI’s letter and the communication issues it raised, dubbed “Lettergate,” has led to the resignation of... Read more
Analysis: What led to, and what will follow, ‘Lettergate’
A new chapter for Vatican media and communications began Apr. 30, 2015, when Pope Francis established a commission of five... Read more
Top Vatican communications officer resigns after 'Lettergate' fiasco
On Wednesday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Msgr. Dario Edoardo Vigano as prefect of the Secretariat for Communications in... Read more
Holy Communion unites us to Christ, Francis says
At Wednesday's general audience, Pope Francis said our participation in the Holy Eucharist at Mass is not a merely spiritual... Read more
Pope Francis will travel to Dublin Aug. 25-26 for family gathering
During his Wednesday general audience Pope Francis was presented with the official icon for the World Meeting of Families, announcing... Read more
'We are the Church of hope' - Vatican youth delegates speak up
Young people from around the world have begun a meeting at the Vatican by voicing their hopes and expectations from... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of Cardinal O’Brien
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered his condolences for the death of Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien, the disgraced former archbishop of... Read more
If a bishop doesn't pray, he's not doing his job, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked Monday's Solemnity of St. Joseph by ordaining three new bishops, telling them prayer is a primary ecclesial... Read more
Pope encourages young people to ask tough questions at pre-synod launch
Pope Francis opened this week's pre-synod meeting telling youth to hold nothing back and to have the courage to ask... Read more
Pope Francis: The crucifix is for prayer, not decoration
On Sunday Pope Francis said that the crucifix is not just something decorative to hang on the wall or wear,... Read more
What US Catholics see as Pope Francis' most notable action
What has been Pope Francis’ most notable action so far in his papacy? Read more
