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 praises work of nurses, recalls the one who saved his life
Speaking to a group of nurses on Saturday, Pope Francis thanked them for their valuable work and paid a tribute... Read more
This little pilgrim got a big blessing from Pope Francis
When pilgrims in the Eternal City hope to get an up-close view of the pope, or even shake his hand,... Read more
Cardinal Koch: Geneva visit a sign of Pope's emphasis on ecumenism
On Friday, the Vatican's point-man on interreligious dialogue said Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Geneva, which will have a largely... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to mothers, children at detention home
On Friday, Pope Francis continued his surprise “Mercy Friday” initiative with a visit to a home that keeps children with... Read more
Better formation in discernment is Pope's prayer intention for March
In his prayer video for March, Pope Francis asked for prayers that Christians be better educated to discern between the... Read more
It's confirmed: Pope Francis is going to Geneva June 21
On Friday, the Vatican confirmed an earlier announcement by the Swiss government that Pope Francis will visit Switzerland in June... Read more
Commentary: Placuit Deo against new paradigms
The first stirring sentences of the new CDF letter to bishops, Placuit Deo, reject the very notion of a “new... Read more
Scicluna meets with alleged victims of abuse by Marist Brothers
A Vatican investigator has met with some alleged victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by Marist Brothers in Chile. Read more
Pope Francis taps Helena bishop as new head of Las Vegas diocese
Bishop George Leo Thomas, who until now has led the Diocese of Helena, will be taking the reins in Las... Read more
The first Christian altar was the cross, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that having Mass centered around the altar is meant to remind faithful that the cross is... Read more
Are you intimidated by confession? Don't be, Pope Francis says
During the penitential season of Lent, Pope Francis pointed to confession as the means to true conversion, saying the faithful... Read more
Analysis: Pope Francis makes plans as fifth anniversary approaches
As the fifth anniversary of his pontificate approaches, it is obvious that Pope Francis has made his mark on the... Read more
Jesus always prepares us for the trials we face, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Jesus never leaves his followers alone, but always prepares them for the trials they will... Read more
Pope Francis: Fresh violence in Syria's Eastern Ghouta is 'inhumane'
After a week of heavy bombardment near Damascus left hundreds of civilians dead, Pope Francis has made an appeal for... Read more
Pope on first Sunday of Lent: Now is the time for conversion
Lent is a time to face our temptations and be converted by the Gospel, Pope Francis said in his Angelus... Read more
Pope Francis says Paul VI will be canonized this year
During his annual Lenten meeting with the priests of Rome last week, Pope Francis confirmed that Blessed Pope Paul VI... Read more
Pope reappoints O’Malley to head further work of safeguarding commission
On Saturday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has reconfirmed Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston as head of the Pontifical... Read more
Priesthood isn't an assignment – it's a mission, Pope tells seminarians
On Friday Pope Francis met with the community of the Pontifical Maronite College, explaining how their seminary formation isn’t about... Read more
Francis modifies norms for the resignation of bishops
On Thursday Pope Francis tweaked the Church’s policies on bishops and Curial officials reaching the age of retirement, indicating that... Read more
Pope Francis regularly meets with abuse victims on Fridays
In a conversation with Jesuits during his recent visit to Peru, Pope Francis said he regularly meets with victims of... Read more
