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 asks authorities to grant clemency for prisoners during Jubilee
After celebrating Mass for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis in his Angelus address appealed for better prison conditions... Read more
During jubilee for prisoners, Pope tells inmates not to lose hope
On Sunday, Pope Francis held a special Mass held for prisoners inside St. Peter’s Basilica, telling them that while paying... Read more
Fear is an 'existential whip' that can destroy society, Pope warns
In a lengthy, wide-ranging speech to members of international NGOs, Pope Francis offered a clear and stern warning against modern... Read more
Anyone could be forced to migrate, Pope says in latest prayer video
In his most recent prayer video, Pope Francis focuses on migrants, refugees and countries who assist them, stressing that it's... Read more
Pope honors deceased bishops, says death unites us more fully in Christ
Reflecting on the faithful work of the bishops and cardinals who have died in the past 12 months, Pope Francis... Read more
Prisoners to be Pope Francis' special guests at Mass in St. Peter's
On Nov. 6, a special Jubilee for Prisoners will be celebrated at the Vatican, drawing detainees and their families from... Read more
Pope calls on religions to condemn acts of terrorism, violence
Pope Francis spoke to representatives of different religions Thursday, telling them that acts of terrorism and violence must be very... Read more
Pope Francis at cemetery: Christ gives us hope – even in death
While it's sad to think about our own death or that of a loved one, we can never be truly... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight presser from Sweden
During his flight from Sweden to Rome on Tuesday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the journalists assembled aboard... Read more
Pope Francis reiterates a strong 'no' to women priests
During a press conference Tuesday aboard the papal plane from Sweden to Rome, Pope Francis said the issue of women... Read more
The saints stand out – because they're happy, Pope Francis says
The saints of the Church have many different qualities, but one thing that unites them all is a sense of... Read more
Make unity a priority, Pope Francis says at Reformation anniversary
While in Sweden to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis heard moving testimonies from both Lutherans and... Read more
With God alone Christian unity is possible, Pope says in Sweden
Hours after landing in Sweden Pope Francis said that without God we can do nothing, but with him Catholics and... Read more
In joint declaration, Catholics and Lutherans emphasize unity
In a joint declaration signed for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Catholic and Lutheran leaders apologized for division in... Read more
Pope prays for central Italy after second major earthquake
Sunday Pope Francis expressed his nearness to everyone affected by an earthquake which hit central Italy Sunday morning, asking for... Read more
For Cardinal Kasper, 'Amoris laetitia' allows new pastoral practices
In a recent article for a German journal, Cardinal Walter Kasper – a protagonist for the admission of the divorced-and-remarried... Read more
Pope Francis talks Sweden, Catholic-Lutheran dialogue in new interview
Ahead of his upcoming trip to Sweden for the joint commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pope Francis... Read more
Theology and pastoral care 'go hand in hand', Pope tells JPII Institute
Doctrine and theological reflection are to be formed by its evangelizing purpose and by pastoral concerns, Pope Francis told the... Read more
To welcome the stranger is to welcome Christ, Pope Francis says
When we perform the corporal works of mercy – specifically welcoming the stranger in the form migrants and refugees –... Read more
Syrian refugees arrive to Rome with the hope of a better life
This week 130 Syrian refugees landed in Rome as part of a pilot program aimed at providing safe passage for... Read more
