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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In new interview, Pope says to never give up hope for conversion
Pope Francis has given an interview ahead of his Holy Thursday visit to a prison, warning, among other things, against... Read more
The Gospel is never gloomy, but joyful, Pope tells priests
During his annual Chrism Mass for Holy Week Pope Francis told priests to always convey the truth and mercy of... Read more
Pope Francis: we find hope in embracing our crosses with love
As the Church this week reflects on Jesus’ crucifixion and death, Pope Francis said that it is the cross that... Read more
Pope Francis dismisses from clerical state priest who stole $300k
Pope Francis has dismissed a New Hampshire priest from the clerical state, after the priest was convicted of stealing some... Read more
Consistory announced to approve Fatima children's canonization
Pope Francis will hold an ordinary public consistory on April 20, where the cardinals of the Church are expected to... Read more
Love is the best medicine, Pope Francis tells pediatric patients
The caresses born of love are the most important medicine, Pope Francis told a group of patients, families, and doctors... Read more
Despite deadly attacks, Pope Francis will still go to Egypt
The Vatican confirmed Monday that Pope Francis' trip to Egypt at the end of the month will go on as... Read more
'Pope Francis laundry' service opens for homeless in Rome
On Monday the latest Pope Francis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome – a new laundromat, with washing,... Read more
Pope prays for victims of attack on church in Egypt
After a bomb blast killed nearly 30 people during Palm Sunday celebrations in Egypt, Pope Francis voiced his closeness to... Read more
This Holy Week, look for Jesus in those who suffer, Pope says
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said that as Holy Week begins, we should contemplate not only the glory with which... Read more
Pope to youth: The Church needs to hear your voice
On Saturday Pope Francis held a special prayer vigil in anticipation of WYD and the 2018 Synod of Bishops, telling... Read more
Pope Francis: Stop using the word 'illegal' as a synonym for 'immigrant'
Pope Francis said Friday that when it comes to solving the immigration crisis, the media need to stop perpetuating negative... Read more
Pope Francis will visit a prison on Holy Thursday
This Holy Thursday, Pope Francis will wash the feet of prison inmates and say Mass at their penitentiary. Read more
Pope Francis challenges young people in April prayer video
Young people are the subject of Pope Francis’ universal prayer intention for April, and in his prayer video presenting the... Read more
Dialogue is essential, Pope Francis tells British Muslim leaders
Pope Francis met Wednesday with a delegation of Muslim leaders from Great Britain along with Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster... Read more
Pope Francis condemns deadly attacks in Syria, Russia
On Wednesday, Pope Francis expressed his horror at a chemical weapon attack in the province of Idlib, Syria the previous... Read more
Pope Francis to Chicago: Let peace heal your city
As violence continues to plague the city of Chicago, Pope Francis has sent words of encouragement, solidarity and hope to... Read more
Teen pleads guilty over plot to kill Pope during US visit
On Monday, 17 year-old Santos Colon of Lindenwold, New Jersey pleaded guilty to charges related to a plot to kill... Read more
Could Mary be getting a new title this year?
Earlier this year, the International Marian Association submitted a request to Pope Francis, asking for the public recognition of the... Read more
ISIS captive among new refugees welcomed by Pope Francis
The Vatican has taken in three new Syrian families, some members of which were ISIS prisoners before gaining freedom and... Read more
