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 Francis ordains 16 priests in Bangladesh
Celebrating Mass in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday, Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood. Read more
Pope Francis visits with first Burmese Jesuit priest
When Pope Francis travels around the world, he often makes time to visit with local Jesuit communities. This week Fr.... Read more
Pope kicks off Bangladesh visit with call to action on Rohingya crisis
Pope Francis arrived in Bangladesh with words of praise for the humanitarian assistance the nation has given to Rohingya Muslim... Read more
Pope lands in Bangladesh, visits two national landmarks
After landing in Bangladesh Thursday afternoon, Pope Francis made visits to two of the country’s important landmarks – the National... Read more
Your faith and enthusiasm are a welcome sight, Pope tells Burmese youth
The Catholic young people of Burma are “a welcome sound” of encouragement, Pope Francis told them Thursday at a Mass... Read more
Pope to Burmese bishops: Healing must be a pastoral priority
In a meeting with the bishops leading Burma's small Catholic community, Pope Francis stressed the need to prioritize healing and... Read more
True justice and peace are for all people, Pope tells Buddhist leaders
In a meeting with Buddhist monks in Burma on Wednesday, Pope Francis stressed that true and lasting justice and peace... Read more
Pope in Burma: Peace requires justice, respect for human rights
In a major speech in Burma, Pope Francis told the nation's leaders to leave conflict behind and work for peace... Read more
Pope stresses peace in unscheduled meeting with Burma's religious leaders
In an impromptu meeting on Tuesday morning, Pope Francis urged religious leaders in Burma to work toward peace, each according... Read more
Pope Francis: What matters in the end is how well we loved
On Sunday Pope Francis said that when the Final Judgment comes, what will matter most is how much we loved... Read more
Pope's trip to Burma comes amid 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing'
When Pope Francis visits Burma, also known as Myanmar, this November, his visit will come at one of the most... Read more
Pope: For Christians, work is more than an occupation, it's a mission
In a letter for the conclusion of a conference on labor on Friday, Pope Francis said work is about more... Read more
Find hope in the sign of the cross, Pope tells Eastern Christians
Pope Francis on Friday encouraged Eastern Christians in the Middle East, who are experiencing persecution and violence, to take hope... Read more
Pope on migration: Peace isn't possible unless we go beyond polemics
When it comes to migration, Pope Francis said the world, particularly Christians, must approach the issue with a “contemplative gaze”... Read more
Pope prays for peace, victims of war in Congo and South Sudan
With plans to visit South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo this year thwarted by ongoing conflict, Pope... Read more
When you serve others, stay humble, Pope tells Franciscans
Pope Francis said on Thursday to always be humble when serving others, especially the least of these, remembering how much... Read more
Pope: Ideological colonization is 'blasphemy' that leads to persecution
On Tuesday, Pope Francis blasted what he has often referred to as “ideological colonization,” which he said is a sin... Read more
Pope Francis: At Mass we participate in Calvary
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that when we attend Mass, it is as if we are approaching Jesus on the... Read more
Pope eager to meet Catholic, interreligious leaders in Bangladesh
On Tuesday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Bangladesh ahead of his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 visit... Read more
Dioceses of Nashville, Jefferson City get new bishops
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Fr. Shawn McKnight as the next bishop of the Diocese of... Read more
