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 to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018
The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and... Read more
Why married priests won't really fix the shortage
In 1970, there was one priest for every 800 Catholics in the United States. Read more
Pope on Corpus Christi: In the Eucharist, we remember God's love
For the observance of the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, Pope Francis said the Eucharist helps us to remember... Read more
Pope asks for moment of silence for victims of Portugal forest fires
Sunday, following the Angelus, Pope Francis asked pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to pause for a silent moment of prayer... Read more
Pope Francis, German Chancellor discuss need to fight poverty, hunger
Saturday, Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met at the Vatican, agreeing on the need to dedicate special attention... Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow for victims of London Grenfell Tower fire
On Saturday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the victims of a devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in London, offering... Read more
Is there a pontifical commission to reinterpret Humanae vitae?
As rumors abound concerning a Vatican commission to reinterpret Humanae vitae in light of Amoris laetitia, the president of the... Read more
Pope picks secretary for Dicastery on Integral Human Development
On Friday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ pick of human rights expert Fr. Bruno-Marie Duffé for secretary of the Dicastery... Read more
Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins
Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those... Read more
In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform
Pope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work... Read more
We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that... Read more
For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter
In his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies... Read more
Francis: Migrant crises require focus on reality, dialogue, commitment
Pope Francis sent a letter last week to the Latin American Parliament as they discuss migration in the region, encouraging... Read more
A new procedure for bishops' ad limina visits to Rome
In order to foster collegiality, Pope Francis has added to the usual schedule of bishops' ad limina visit to Rome:... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is called to reflect the Trinity's goodness
Through God's mercy the Church can become an image of the communion and goodness of the Trinity, Pope Francis said... Read more
Want Pope Francis to visit South Sudan? Work for peace, bishops say
The news that Pope Francis will not be able to visit South Sudan this year prompted the nation's bishops to... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Tehran attacks
After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric'... Read more
Women play a key role in interfaith dialogue, Pope says
On Friday Pope Francis said women have an essential role to play in interreligious dialogue given their natural ability to... Read more
Pope: Don't be afraid to call on the Father – he won't abandon you
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith is that we have a... Read more
Dialogue with Islam, promote the family, Pope urges Consolata Missionaries
Pope Francis on Monday challenged the Consolata Missionaries to give a “new impetus” to their missions work, including by inculturation... Read more
