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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For Pope Francis, God's kingdom doesn't grow through organization charts
The kingdom of heaven is able to grow when its members are docile to the Holy Spirit – rather than... Read more
Pope Francis talks nationwide crisis in meeting with Venezuela's Maduro
On Monday Pope Francis met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, head of the country’s socialist regime, at the Vatican to... Read more
Be 'men for others', not wrapped up in clericalism, Francis tells Jesuits
Bringing all people the lasting joy of the Church should be the focus of their service, Pope Francis told representatives... Read more
As battle for Mosul rages, Pope appeals for an end to violence in Iraq
With the Iraqi Army currently embroiled in an effort to liberate Mosul and the Plains of Nineveh from the Islamic... Read more
Pope Francis: don't interrupt others – it won't end well
Dialogue is a key element of mercy, Pope Francis said Saturday, explaining that when we interrupt others in order to... Read more
Pope Francis: Where are vocations from? An encounter with God
When it comes to promoting vocations in the Church, Pope Francis said it all begins with an encounter with God... Read more
Vatican, Al-Azhar to officially resume dialogue
On Friday, the Vatican announced it will be sending a representative to Egypt to set plans for the official re-launching... Read more
The reality of poverty is challenging, but don't avoid it, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that while donating money to charity might make us feel good, seeing real poverty in... Read more
Francis, Benedict praise Bartholomew I as a brother in faith
In their forewords to a new book about the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Italian diocese of Genoa May 27
Shortly after their bishop was named the new president of the Council of Catholic Episcopal Conferences in Europe, the Archdiocese... Read more
Pope at canonization Mass: Prayer isn’t always easy, pray anyway
On Sunday, Pope Francis canonized seven new saints in the Catholic Church, saying that prayer isn’t always a smooth path,... Read more
Have grandkids? Pope Francis wants you to talk with them
On Saturday, Pope Francis told grandparents that they are valuable and that their wisdom should be shared with the younger... Read more
Pope Francis’ delayed Milan trip to take place in March
After having to postpone the trip earlier this year, because of an over-full schedule for the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope... Read more
Dutch want right-to-die for people who feel 'their life is complete'
The Dutch government is set to legalize euthanasia for people who don’t want to live anymore but are not necessarily... Read more
Pope Francis grieves over death of Thailand's king
Friday Pope Francis expressed his sorrow to learn of the death of the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died... Read more
Pope visits young children from difficult family situations
On Friday Pope Francis visited with young children at the “SOS Village” in Rome, a community made up of homes... Read more
Pope Francis donates $100,000 to Haiti for hurricane relief
Pope Francis has decided to send an initial contribution of $100,000 to Haiti to help with emergency recovery in the... Read more
Venezuelan Fr. Arturo Sosa elected as new head of Jesuit order
After several weeks of discussion and discernment, the Jesuit order has elected Fr. Arturo Sosa as their new Superior General,... Read more
All Christians must follow Jesus closely, Pope Francis tells Lutherans
On Thursday, asked about what he likes and doesn’t like in the Lutheran ecclesial community, Pope Francis said he likes... Read more
When it comes to migration, children are the first to suffer, Pope says
As images of children crushed by bombs or washed up at sea are becoming an increasingly daily sight, Pope Francis’... Read more
