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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Even in tragedy, God’s love remains, Pope tells earthquake victims
Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people from earthquake-damaged communities to continue the process of rebuilding with courage and strength, never losing... Read more
Pope Francis says Catholic shrines are a key place for evangelization
On Saturday, Pope Francis moved the responsibility for Catholic shrines to be under the Congregation for the Promotion of the... Read more
Vatican official hopes Trump will 'rethink' some decisions
Thursday Vatican official Cardinal Peter Turkson said he hopes President Trump will reconsider some of the decisions he is making... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise 'Year of Mercy'-style visit
Although the Jubilee Year of Mercy has officially ended, Pope Francis today made a surprise “Mercy Friday” visit to a... Read more
Love must be core of family life, Pope says ahead of World Meeting of Families
Pope Francis issued a message ahead of the 2018 World Meeting of Families (WMOF), saying couples and families should root... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Iraq as civilian death toll rises
With the battle for major ISIS strongholds heating up in Iraq, Pope Francis has voiced his closeness to the country,... Read more
Pope Francis: Eliminating nuclear weapons is a moral imperative
On Tuesday, Pope Francis acknowledged the difficulty of totally eliminating nuclear weapons, but said the challenge is still a necessary... Read more
Let go of 'false lights' that lead down the wrong path, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis said Lent is a key time to open ourselves to the light of Christ and let... Read more
In Milan, Pope makes youth promise to never be a bully
In last meeting during his day trip to Milan, Pope Francis issued a harsh criticism of bullying in schools, asking... Read more
On Annunciation, Pope says God still seeks hearts like Mary
Pope Francis celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation in Milan, telling mass-goers that even today God is still searching for... Read more
Don't fret about numbers, but your mission, Pope tells Milan religious
During his daytrip to Milan Saturday, Pope Francis told the diocese’s priests and religious not to fear the challenges that... Read more
How do we solve crises? Put the person first, Pope Francis tells EU
Being disconnected from the values of the past – which upheld the human person and the family – has placed... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly London attack
After four people died in an apparent terrorist attack in London yesterday, Pope Francis has voiced his sorrow and solidarity... Read more
Watch this little girl steal Pope Francis' hat
A cute moment was captured on camera Wednesday, as a 3-year-old girl “stole” Pope Francis’ zucchetto – or skull cap... Read more
Pope Francis: When we want to give up, God helps us persevere
On Wednesday Pope Francis said each person must strive to imitate the perseverance and consolation of God, which not only... Read more
Italian bishop bans mobsters from being godfathers
Hollywood precedent notwithstanding, an Italian bishop has announced that known members of the mafia cannot be godparents for the Catholic... Read more
The Church and society need you, Pope Francis tells youth
On Tuesday Pope Francis released a video message to youth in advance of the next World Youth Day, to be... Read more
Pope Francis' schedule for Fatima visit released
On Monday, the Vatican released the official program for Pope Francis’ two-day visit to Portugal in May, where he’ll celebrate... Read more
Pope meets Rwandan president, apologizes for Church failure during genocide
During a brief meeting with Rwandan president Paul Kagame Monday, Pope Francis voiced his sadness for members of the Church... Read more
Pope Francis: This Lent, seek the only ‘well’ that satisfies – Christ
On Sunday Pope Francis said that Lent is the perfect time to remind ourselves of the life-giving water we received... Read more
