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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Evangelize the poor: that is your mission, Pope says
Pope Francis centered his Angelus address this Sunday on what it means to evangelize the poor, and how this is... Read more
This sword-wielding Samurai just moved closer to sainthood!
The martyrdom of a 16th-century Samurai who died for his Catholic faith was approved this week by Pope Francis, making... Read more
What's the first step to good communication? Listening, Pope says
For Pope Francis, the ability to listen is the first requirement for good communication, which is something he said should... Read more
The car Pope Francis used in Philly is up for auction
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families have announced that they have a unique way to raise money... Read more
Technology is good but it shouldn't replace human beings, Pope says
While advancements in technology are mostly positive, they can also negatively affect the poor and the environment and risk letting... Read more
Pope Francis: for Christians, baptism is stronger than differences
In his general audience during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis focused on the common baptism Christians... Read more
Every migrant has a story and culture of value, Pope Francis says
On Sunday Pope Francis offered special greetings to 6,000 migrants and refugees who were gathered in S. Peter’s Square, telling... Read more
'How good it is for brothers to be together' – a papal history in synagogues
On Sunday Pope Francis will become the third pontiff to cross the threshold of the Major Temple in Rome, the... Read more
Pope Francis kicks off monthly works of mercy with surprise visits
True to form, the pope of the surprise papal visit dropped by two different nursing homes in Rome unannounced on... Read more
Pope Francis invites 2,000 homeless, migrants to circus
On Thursday afternoon the office for papal charities offered a unique charity event for Rome's marginalized: an entire circus organized... Read more
Pope's message to youth: have courage to swim against the tide
Pope Francis has sent a special message to the youth who will participate in the Jubilee of Boys and Girls... Read more
A 'gay lobby' at the Vatican? One cardinal says it's real, and Pope Francis is responding
The influential Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga has acknowledged the presence of a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. In a new interview,... Read more
What Pope Francis' book could tell us about the upcoming synod doc
As things are picking up around the Vatican in the new year, anticipation is buzzing over the release of Pope... Read more
Nothing can stop God's mercy – not even sin, Pope says
On Wednesday Pope Francis launched a new series of catechesis on mercy for his general audiences, telling pilgrims that the... Read more
Pope Francis might travel to Armenia this year. Here's why.
Pope Francis could make two additional international trips in 2016, including a possible trip to Armenia. Read more
We're wounded – that’s why we need mercy, Pope Francis says
In his new book on mercy Pope Francis offers extensive reflections on the topic that has shaped much of his... Read more
Pope Francis explains 'who am I to judge' in his new book
In his new book on God's mercy, Pope Francis explains that his oft-quoted words “who am I to judge”, about... Read more
Pope to diplomats: Migrants present challenges, but don't forget their dignity
On Monday Pope Francis gave his first major speech of the year to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy... Read more
Do you celebrate the day of your baptism? Pope Francis asks
In his Sunday Angelus remarks Pope Francis stressed the importance of both knowing and celebrating the day of our baptism,... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes infants, says faith is their 'greatest inheritance'
On Sunday Pope Francis baptized 26 babies in the Sistine Chapel, telling parents to nurture the faith in the lives... Read more
