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 was right about condoms and HIV
On his return flight from Africa, as Pope Francis fielded the customary questions from the press, he challenged a journalist... Read more
As Jesus' birth nears, sadness is 'not allowed,' Pope says
On Gaudete Sunday Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Rome’s basilica of St. John Lateran, telling attendees that the... Read more
Pope celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe, confirms Mexico trip
Pope Francis officially announced the date he would venerate the shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe in Mexico during his homily... Read more
How Pope Francis is fulfilling a legacy of Vatican II
Attention to the poor was one of the greatest of the bishops' contributions during the Second Vatican Council – and... Read more
Pope Francis postpones Milan visit due to 'intense' Jubilee schedule
The Vatican announced today that due to Pope Francis’ busy schedule during the Jubilee of Mercy, he has decided to... Read more
Why a Jubilee of Mercy? Because the Church needs it, Pope Francis says
The day after opening the Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis dedicated his general audience remarks to answering the question... Read more
What is mercy – and what are some false conceptions of it?
Is it simply having pity for someone or bending the rules? As the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy kicks off,... Read more
Pope Francis venerates Immaculate Conception statue in Rome
Pope Francis venerated the statue of the Immaculate Conception in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna, continuing the tradition set by his... Read more
It’s time to rediscover God’s mercy, Pope says at Jubilee launch
Pope Francis has officially commenced the Jubilee of Mercy, calling those who pass through the newly-opened Holy Door to rediscover... Read more
What challenges do women face at work? The Vatican takes a look
A two-day Vatican workshop over the weekend explored the unique challenges faced by women as they balance work with family... Read more
Benedict XVI will attend Holy Door opening at Vatican to start Year of Mercy
The Vatican has announced Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will take part in the official inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy... Read more
A car chapel? It's a real thing and Pope Francis blessed one
A Marian chapel built into a car – called an “Autocappella” – received a blessing from Pope Francis yesterday just... Read more
Jihadists arrested for threats against Pope Francis, no specific plot known
Four alleged terrorist sympathizers who made internet threats against Pope Francis have been arrested. While Italian authorities described them as... Read more
Make the mercy jubilee a 'revolution of tenderness', Pope urges
Pope Francis has granted an interview to the official website for the Jubilee of Mercy, in which he expresses his... Read more
Pope Francis to youth: Have you thought about being a missionary?
Pope Francis’ recent trip to Africa was the focal point of his general audience, during which he emphasized the key... Read more
Full text of Pope's in-flight interview from Africa to Rome
In a Q&A with journalists on his way from Africa back to Rome, Pope Francis answered questions posed by journalists... Read more
Pope calls Central African Christians, Muslims to unite against violence
Christians and Muslims must unite against acts which “disfigure the Face of God” by promoting peace, Pope Francis told Islamic... Read more
Pope to Central African Christians: Be artisans of renewal in your country
During the final Mass of his first visit to Africa, Pope Francis called the Christians of the Central African Republic... Read more
Seeking peace and mercy, Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of Bangui
“Bangui is today the spiritual capital of the world,” Pope Francis said as he opened the Holy Door of Bangui’s... Read more
'Can I go' to them? Pope Francis' stunning response to alleged murders
Reported violence near a mosque Pope Francis is slated to visit in Central African Republic caused the pontiff to reply... Read more
