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 preaches during Mass at the basilica shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre in Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 22, 2015.

Pope asks Cubans to imitate Mary's 'revolution of tenderness'

Sep 22, 2015

During Mass on Tuesday Pope Francis praised the rich devotion to Our Lady of Charity seeded in the hearts of... Read more

     Pope Francis with members of the Italian group Parish Cells of Evangelization in Paul VI Hall on Sept 5, 2015.

Move over Donald Trump – Pope Francis' approval ratings are much higher

Sep 21, 2015

By Mary Farrow

Pope Francis can look forward to a warm welcome in the United States this week, from both Catholic and non-Catholic... Read more

The United States Capitol building.

Here's what Pope Francis is likely to tell the US Congress

Sep 21, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

On Thursday Pope Francis will become the first Bishop of Rome to address a joint session of the US Senate... Read more

Pope Francis greets participants in a youth meeting in Havana Sept. 20, 2015.

Pope Francis unplugged: The Holy Father speaks from the heart to young Cubans

Sep 20, 2015

Pope Francis set aside his prepared remarks to respond to the dreams and hopes of young people who spoke to... Read more

Pope Francis at Vespers with priests, religious and seminarians in Havana's cathedral Sept. 20, 2015.

Let poverty be your mother, Pope Francis tells religious in Cuba

Sep 20, 2015

Pope Francis on Sunday spoke from the heart about the importance of spiritual poverty, the danger of worldly wealth and... Read more

Fidel Castro and Father Amando Llorente, S.J.

Pope Francis' gift to Castro: a challenging message from Cuban leader's old teacher

Sep 20, 2015

Pope Francis met with Fidel Castro on Sunday and gave him a special gift: a book and two CDs with... Read more

Pope Francis and Fidel Castro in a private meeting, Sept. 20, 2015. Photo courtesy of Alex Castro.

Pope Francis gifts Fidel Castro with copy of 'Laudato Si'

Sep 20, 2015

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis and former Cuban president Fidel Castro held a brief meeting after Sunday Mass... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014.

Pope deeply moved by plight of Vatican-housed refugee family

Sep 19, 2015

By Alan Holdren

As he began his 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States, Pope Francis was seen off by a Syrian... Read more

Iceland church.

Iceland's new bishop inherits a turbulent, fascinating Catholic history

Sep 19, 2015

By Mary Farrow

The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has appointed Fr. David Tencer, O.F.M. Cap., as bishop of Reykjavik, Iceland. Read more

St. Anne's parish in Vatican City.

Vatican parish welcomes first refugee family following Pope's appeal

Sep 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

A family of four has been welcomed by the community of the Vatican's St. Anne parish after Pope Francis' made... Read more

Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 3, 2014.

No one can play dumb on what's happening in the Middle East, Pope says

Sep 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

While the international community can't seem to find solutions to the current crisis ravaging the Middle East, thanks to the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015.

Pope Francis will arrive to Cuba as a 'missionary of mercy'

Sep 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

On the eve of his arrival to Cuba Pope Francis sent a video message to the small island nation, expressing... Read more

Homeless children on the street in Manila, Philippines Jan. 18, 2015.

Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference

Sep 17, 2015

By Elise Harris

On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Oct. 1, 2014 general audience.

Women protect humanity against evil, Pope Francis says

Sep 16, 2015

By Mary Farrow, Ann Schneible

Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014.

Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit

Sep 15, 2015

By Elise Harris

While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more

Pope Francis in Saint Peter's square on Aug. 4, 2015.

Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.

Sep 15, 2015

By Mary Farrow

The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar…  Read more

Vatican Journalist Aura Miguel with Radio Renascença interviews Pope Francis Sept. 8, 2015.

Full Text of Pope Francis' interview with Portuguese radio station

Sep 14, 2015

In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis touched on a variety of serious and lighthearted topics, such as the current... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a child at the general audience in St. Peter's square on Sept. 2, 2015.

Refuse to have kids? Then make room for migrants, Pope Francis says

Sep 14, 2015

By Elise Harris

In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis spoke at length of the European refugee crisis – saying that incoming migrants... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates New Year's Day Mass for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God on Jan. 1, 2015.

Jesus shows us the path to freedom, not success, Pope says

Sep 13, 2015

By Elise Harris

The path Jesus takes as a humble servant isn’t easy, Pope Francis has said, explaining that to follow him doesn’t... Read more

General audience with Pope Francis on March 18, 2015.

How do you become a saint? Pope Francis gives a hint

Sep 12, 2015

Find someone who has never spoken ill of another person, someone who has never judged another – and they would... Read more