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.
The Latest
Benedict’s praise for Francis booklets came with previously unmentioned caveats, letter shows
Amid accusations of concealment, the Vatican's communications department has released the entirety of a letter written by Benedict XVI, revealing... Read more
Prayer is about being with God, not stress relief, Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis asked Catholics if they try to pray as Jesus did – out of love for God... Read more
The theological formation of Pope Francis
A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more
Pope Francis in Pietrelcina: Padre Pio loved Mother Church
Speaking Saturday in Pietrelcina, the town where St. Padre Pio was born, Pope Francis encouraged devotion to Holy Mother Church,... Read more
New book captures Pope Francis’ reflections on the Our Father
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the papacy, Penguin Random House has published a collection... Read more
Pope Francis to visit towns where Padre Pio lived and died
On Saturday, Pope Francis will make a short trip to the Italian towns of Pietrelcina and San Giovanni Rotondo, the... Read more
Vatican office altered photo of Benedict's comments on Francis
A Vatican office has acknowledged blurring portions of a letter written by Benedict XVI regarding Pope Francis' philosophical and theological... Read more
Pope: In praying the Our Father, do you know to whom you’re talking?
At the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the recitation of the Our Father at Mass,... Read more
Commentary: Praying for Francis
Five years ago, I stood in the refectory of St. John Vianney Seminary of Denver, with colleagues, friends, and a... Read more
Updated: Benedict XVI says there is 'inner continuity' between himself, Pope Francis
In a personal letter reportedly sent to the head of the Secretariat for Communications, Benedict XVI said that he sees... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of controversial German cardinal
On Monday Pope Francis sent condolences for the death of Cardinal Karl Lehmann, the retired archbishop of Mainz, Germany, who... Read more
Pope Francis: Our fearful world needs audacious love
In a world that has grown afraid, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of mercy and love, praising the work... Read more
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, influential German prelate, dies at 81
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, Archbishop Emeritus of Mainz and one of the most prominent leaders in the German Church known for... Read more
Pope Francis: Christianity isn't a 'shortcut' – it takes faith, morals
On Sunday Pope Francis said that to be a Christian isn't easy, but means having faith and striving to live... Read more
Pope Francis: We abandon God through sin, but he never abandons us
At his annual Lenten penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis said that it is not God who abandons us when... Read more
Vatican confirms papal visit to Baltic nations in September
Rumors of a papal visit to the Baltic states this year have been going around for months, however, the Vatican... Read more
It's official: Paul VI and Oscar Romero will be canonized
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has recognized a second miracle allowing five people on the path to sainthood... Read more
Mass can't be bought – salvation is free, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis issued a harsh critique of the trend to ask parishioners for a financial contribution in order... Read more
Pope prays for victims of devastating Papua New Guinea earthquake
Pope Francis is praying for all those affected by a major earthquake in Papua New Guinea this week, offering his... Read more
Pope, Austrian Chancellor discuss migration, nuclear disarmament
On Monday, Pope Francis and Europe's youngest political leader met at the Vatican, where they discussed an array of issues... Read more
