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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God’s mercy overcomes human desperation, Pope Francis says
On Wednesday Pope Francis said that Jesus’ salvific mission reaches its culmination on the Cross in his conversation with the... Read more
From homeless to meeting the Pope – a story of inspiration
Tanya Cangelosi never imagined that she would one day be bringing homeless people on pilgrimages to Rome. And Shyla Montoya... Read more
Pope Francis: Feeling hopeless? Don't drink - pray!
Feelings of spiritual desolation, or a lack of will to live, should be combated with prayer, not with sleeping pills... Read more
Pope taps parish priest as new bishop of Lubbock
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named Msgr. Robert Milner Coerver, a parish priest from the Diocese of... Read more
Mexicans flood the capital to defend marriage – with Pope Francis' blessing
Some 400,000 people filled the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest the Mexican government’s attempt to redefine marriage... Read more
Body of third priest kidnapped in Mexico found
Less than a week after two Catholic priests in Mexico were found murdered after having been abducted from their parishes,... Read more
Love can be only response to evil, Pope tells attack survivors
Pope Francis met with survivors of the Nice, France terrorist attack on Saturday, urging them to respond with forgiveness and... Read more
For Bishop Olmsted, Pope Francis shows continuity on marriage
Pope Francis has not changed Catholic practice on Holy Communion for the divorced and remarried. Rather, his goal is to... Read more
Journalism can't be a 'weapon of destruction', Pope Francis says
Emphasizing the importance of respect for human dignity, Pope Francis told journalists Thursday that their profession can never be used... Read more
Being 'merciful like the Father' isn't a slogan – it's a way of life, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the theme of the Jubilee of Mercy, “Merciful like the Father,” telling pilgrims that... Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'inexcusable violence' in murder of Mexican priests
After hearing of the murder of two priests in Mexico, Pope Francis sent a telegram to the country’s bishops condemning... Read more
Peace requires us to do more than 'change the channel,' Pope Francis says
While in Assisi for an interreligious prayer gathering, Pope Francis cautioned against an indifference that ignores the suffering of others... Read more
In Assisi, Pope Francis slams 'paganism of indifference'
In efforts for peace, indifference is the greatest sickness of our time, Pope Francis said at an interreligious summit in... Read more
Corruption is worst form of criminality, Pope tells Vatican police
On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarme by thanking the security force for their tireless... Read more
Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics
In a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for... Read more
Man rams car through police barrier into St. Peter's Square
A mentally ill man rammed his car through a police checkpoint at St. Peter’s Square on Friday evening, demanding to... Read more
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
In a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing... Read more
Bishops: Don't let the media guide Catholics on divorce
Divorced Catholics who have remarried civilly are welcome to seek reconciliation with the Church, but they need to be sure... Read more
Bring people Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells new bishops
Like the Good Samaritan in the parable, you have been called to show the mercy of God to the men... Read more
Cooperating in abortion is always an impediment to ordination, Pope affirms
Pope Francis has confirmed that the impediments preventing one from being ordained – such as homicide, abortion, or attempted suicide... Read more
