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 in NYC: I'm with you in recovering from the abuse scandal
In his first address in New York, Pope Francis lamented the suffering caused by the sexual abuse scandal in the... Read more
Full Text : Vespers with Pope Francis in New York City
Pope Francis will pray the Evening Prayer at a Vespers service on Thursday, September 24th at 6:45 pm, ET, at... Read more
Our brother, the Pope – Bishop Conley on the papal visit thus far
Bishop James Conley says that Pope Francis' mandate to go beyond the narrow confines of own worlds is a challenge,... Read more
Watch this little girl defy security guards and get a hug from the Pope
Sophie Cruz travelled from Los Angeles, across the United States, with her father and two uncles to try to hand... Read more
Jesus came into the world as a homeless person, Pope Francis says
There is no social or moral justification for homelessness, but we can find solace and meaning in the Incarnation, Pope... Read more
Marriage and family are being threatened, Pope tells US Congress
In his lengthy speech to the U.S. Congress on Thursday, Pope Francis said the family is being threatened today like... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to US Congress
Please find below the full text of Pope Francis' Sept. 24 address to members of the United States Congress: Read more
Pope Francis made surprise stop at Little Sisters of the Poor to show support
Pope Francis paid a short visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor community in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to... Read more
Care for environment is a moral duty, not a political football, bishop tells Americans
After Pope Francis insisted at the White House that the present moment is “critical” for addressing the threat of climate... Read more
Possible papal detour: a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
A previously unscheduled visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. might be added to the papal... Read more
Pope Francis: Imitate Saint Junipero Serra, be trailblazers for Christ
Pope Francis made history Wednesday by performing the first-ever canonization on U.S. soil, of St. Junipero Serra. Read more
New York City prepares for 'The Francis.'
Everyone and everything from singers and priests to the cathedral itself in the New York archdiocese are making final preparations... Read more
Why Pope Francis is here, according to Bishop Robert Barron
Chatter over politics – and whether or not Pope Francis is a communist – has taken center stage since he... Read more
Immigrants enrich America and the Church, Pope affirms
In the longest speech of his trip so far, Pope Francis on Wednesday praised U.S. bishops for their commitment to... Read more
Pope Francis to Obama: Religious freedom is beyond price
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded U.S. president Barack Obama that religious freedom is one of America's most “precious possessions,” while lauding... Read more
En route to US, Pope Francis rejects 'left-leaning' accusations
On the papal flight from Cuba to Washington, D.C., where Pope Francis held the customary press conference with journalists on... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's in-flight interview from Cuba to US
Speaking to journalists aboard Tuesday's flight from Cuba to Joint Base Andrews, outside Washington, D.C., Pope Francis discussed his time... Read more
Previewing the Pope at the United Nations: a call to abandon no one
In his much anticipated speech at the United Nations headquarters on Friday, Pope Francis will likely call on the countries... Read more
Pope blesses unborn children around the world while meeting with Cuban families
Pope Francis met with families on Tuesday at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Santiago de Cuba, thanking those... Read more
