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 Francis grieves Belgium attacks, condemns 'blind violence'
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of attacks at an airport and metro in Belgium, condemning the... Read more
Pope prays for victims of Russian plane crash, Istanbul bombing
Pope Francis offered prayers over the weekend for victims of both a plane crash in Russia and a suicide bombing... Read more
Humility is the epitome of redemption, Pope Francis says on Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday Pope Francis said the path toward salvation can be summed up by humility and service, and encouraged... Read more
Pope's Instagram launches with appeal for prayer
The official Instagram account of Pope Francis launched on Saturday with a simple request for his followers: “Pray for me.” Read more
Francis: Hope is the 'humble virtue' that keeps us afloat in tough times
In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the essential role hope plays in the Christian life, saying that while... Read more
Pope Francis to world leaders: Open your doors to migrants
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal on behalf of the tens of thousands struggling to enter other countries as... Read more
It's official – Mother Teresa will be canonized September 4
After months of anticipation, the date of Mother Teresa’s canonization has finally been announced. It falls on Sept. 4, which... Read more
Pope mourns 'tragic loss of life' after attack in Turkey
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the president of Turkey where a terrorist attack Sunday left dozens dead. Read more
Vatican releases papal schedule for World Youth Day in Poland
On Saturday the Vatican released a provisional schedule of Pope Francis' visit to Poland for World Youth Day. He will... Read more
Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says
On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more
Pope: new annulment process has an 'eminently pastoral' goal
On Saturday Pope Francis told participants in course on the streamlined annulment process that the main goal of the new... Read more
Pope Francis returns to Rome after a week of spiritual exercises
After spending a week outside Rome reflecting on key questions in the Gospel during their annual Lenten retreat, Pope Francis... Read more
So, what are these 'Missionaries of Mercy' actually doing?
On Ash Wednesday Pope Francis commissioned more than 1,000 priests who were sent out around the world as ambassadors of... Read more
Pope's retreat reflects on the Gospel's 'raw' questions
Pope Francis and members of the Curia embarked Sunday on their annual Lenten retreat, which this year centers on the... Read more
Pope: murdered Missionaries of Charity are martyrs of indifference
On Sunday Pope Francis lamented the world’s indifference to the recent killing of four Missionaries of Charity, calling them the... Read more
How Pope Francis changed the life of a California teen inmate
When a juvenile inmate in a California prison wrote to Pope Francis, he did not expect a response. Read more
How do you defend life? Show its beauty, Pope Francis says
Cultural trends and hardened hearts can obscure the value of human life. But true virtues, compassion and beauty are the... Read more
UPDATED: Four sisters dead in attack on Missionaries of Charity home in Yemen
At least 16 people are dead after two gunmen attacked a Missionaries of Charity convent and nursing home for elderly... Read more
God did not create us to remain crushed by sin, Pope says
Leading his annual penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis told attendees to stand tall and be open to forgiveness, and... Read more
What the Church has done about sex abuse
The movie Spotlight’s Best Picture win at the Academy Awards has brought renewed attention to the Catholic sex abuse scandals... Read more
