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 on New Year’s Day: Devotion to Mary is a must
At the start of the new year, Pope Francis said that having a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary isn’t... Read more
Our response to the gift of Jesus? – ‘Thank you,’ Pope says New Year’s Eve
At Vespers for the close of 2017, Pope Francis said that the only adequate response to God’s gift of His... Read more
Man builds replica of St Peter's Basilica with 36,000 toothpicks
The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Mahal; these are just some of the monuments that... Read more
Jesus' coming is an invitation to conversion, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis said there is a strong link between the death of St. Stephan, the Church's first martyr,... Read more
On Christmas, Pope says we see Jesus in every suffering child
Pope Francis on Christmas Day said the commemoration of Christ's birth is an occasion to remember and pray for every... Read more
Mary is a perfect example of how to respond to God's plan, Pope says
With Christmas just a day away, Pope Francis said Mary's humble and modest response at the announcement of Jesus' birth... Read more
Gingrich officially begins term as new US ambassador to Vatican
Newly-appointed American Ambassador to the Holy See, Callista Gingrich, presented her letters of credential to Pope Francis in a meeting... Read more
We all need God’s mercy, cardinal says at Law’s funeral
At the funeral of Cardinal Bernard Law on Thursday, Cardinal Angelo Sodano said that every one of us is imperfect,... Read more
Pope to Roman Curia: Be faithful to the Petrine office
In a speech before the start of the Christmas break Thursday, Pope Francis exhorted Curia members to carry out their... Read more
Pope: All of Mass is important – don’t be late!
Pope Francis on Wednesday stressed the importance of getting to Mass on time, noting that every piece is important, especially... Read more
Polish cardinal, "Rosary Priest" among sainthood causes moving forward
Pope Francis on Tuesday recognized the heroic virtue of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the former Metropolitan Archbishop of Warsaw, as well... Read more
On his birthday, Pope Francis hosts pizza party for sick children
Pope Francis celebrated his 81st birthday with a pizza party for sick children Sunday, reflecting on the joy of children... Read more
Pope Francis' three Christmas ingredients: joy, prayer, gratitude
With Christmas just eight days away, Pope Francis said three simple attitudes can help prepare us to welcome Jesus Christ. Read more
From Pope Francis, a checklist for good journalism
Journalism must prize truth and reflection over sensationalism and clamor, Pope Francis told journalists on Saturday. Read more
Pope to youth: expand your wisdom and meet the elderly
Pope Francis met with the youth of Catholic Action on Saturday as the movement marks its 150th anniversary year. Read more
Apostolic nuncio to US speaks with EWTN News Nightly
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the US, spoke with EWTN News Nightly's Lauren Ashburn on Wednesday, discussing Pope Francis,... Read more
Pope Francis: Music opens our hearts to the true meaning of Christmas
Music and art are especially suited to helping us more deeply comprehend the true meaning of the mystery of Christmas,... Read more
Pope Francis: Think 'being good' is enough? It’s not. Go to Mass
According to Pope Francis, a Christian can’t just be a good person and skip Mass on Sundays, because it is... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: The controversy surrounding Amoris Laetitia has come to an end
The controversy regarding Amoris laetitia has come to an end, according to German cardinal Walter Kasper. What is more, he... Read more
Analysis: What is the context of Pope Francis’ words on the Lord’s Prayer?
Pope Francis’ remarks on the “wrong” translation of the Lord’s Prayer in a TV show hosted by the Italian Bishops’... Read more
