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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Be like a banana – Pope Francis off-the-cuff to Central African youth
During his meeting with the youth of the Central African Republic, Pope Francis gave spontaneous comments in response to a... Read more
Pope advocates for peace, unity in Central African Republic
After landing in the war-torn Central African Republic, Pope Francis urged the country’s leaders to work for peace and reconciliation,... Read more
Pope Francis’ three words for Ugandan religious: Memory, fidelity and prayer
Pope Francis wrapped up his public appearances in Uganda with an address to the priests, religious and seminarians of the... Read more
Pope praises Ugandans for helping refugees rebuild their lives
Pope Francis praised the Ugandan people for showing “outstanding concern” for refugees in a time when our world is witnessing... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' powerful, unscripted talk with Kenya's youth
An impassioned Pope Francis went off-the-cuff in a vast, widespread speech to Kenyan youth, touching on challenging topics such as... Read more
What you have is worth more than money – the Pope to Kenya's poor
During his tri-nation visit to Africa this week, Pope Francis made a stop at a slum in Nairobi and praised... Read more
Without cooperation we don't move forward, Pope says at UN in Kenya
Speaking at the United Nations office in Nairobi, Kenya, Pope Francis said on Thursday that working together is necessary to... Read more
Pope off-the-cuff to priests, religious: indifference makes God vomit
Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if... Read more
Pope to Kenyan families: 'radiate God’s love'
Pope Francis Thursday praised Kenya’s traditional family values, particularly their respect for children and the elderly. He also made an... Read more
En route to Kenya, Pope Francis confirms Mexico trip
Before his plane landed in Kenya on Wednesday, Pope Francis confirmed to reporters that he would indeed visit Mexico early... Read more
Pope Francis in Kenya: no matter what our divisions, we must work for peace
Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans... Read more
Pope names first Catholic bishop to oversee Anglican ordinariate
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Steven Lopes, a Catholic priest from California, as the new bishop who will head the... Read more
Pope Francis sends greetings to Africa ahead of this week's trip
Pope Francis sent two video messages Monday ahead of his tri-nation visit to Africa, speaking his intent to bring “consolation... Read more
Pope Francis: While worldly kingdoms dominate, Christ’s kingdom liberates
In a world which employs “weapons of fear” and manipulation, the strength of Christ’s kingdom is founded in truth and... Read more
In Pope's meeting with Ukrainian president, peace takes center stage
Pope Francis today met with Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko, discussing both the good relations between Ukraine and the Vatican, as... Read more
Pope Francis: What will be left of a world torn apart by war?
In his homily Thursday, Pope Francis said that just as Jesus wept for Jerusalem in the day’s Gospel reading, he... Read more
Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica uncovered as Jubilee nears
Hidden since the Jubilee of 2000, the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica was revealed Tuesday as the brick wall... Read more
'Impatience for unity' – a look at the Pope's recent chat with Lutherans
Pope Francis' encounter with a Lutheran community in Rome this weekend was his chance to advocate for greater unity among... Read more
In interfaith move, Pope Francis will visit Rome’s synagogue in January
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will soon become the third-ever Roman Pontiff to visit the Great Synagogue in... Read more
Refugees are God's children, Pope says in wake of Paris attacks
Amid questions over whether European nations will reevaluate their migrant policies in the wake of Friday's deadly attacks in Paris,... Read more
