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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Ahead of papal visit, Cuba's Women in White fear government crackdown
The leader of a human rights group is concerned that the Cuban government will repeat its 2012 crackdown on opposition... Read more
'Teach your children how to pray!' Pope tells parents
On Wednesday, Pope Francis continued his weekly catechesis on the family, saying that parents have the responsibility to teach their... Read more
#PopUpPope brings hope to the inner city ahead of papal visit
In his nearly two-and-a-half year papacy, Pope Francis has spoken countless times about bringing the hope of Christ to society's... Read more
Pope: When Jesus' words are hard to hear, you need faith to stay
Those who turn away from the “uncomfortable” teaching on Jesus being the Bread of Life, Pope Francis said during his... Read more
Pope calls for peace in Ukraine ahead of Independence Day
On Sunday the Holy Father renewed his appeal for peace in Ukraine as the nation faces ongoing cease-fire violations in... Read more
Our limits remind us that we are made for great things – Pope Francis
In a message sent on behalf of Pope Francis to the Rimini Meeting, an annual gathering organized by the lay... Read more
When it comes to work, don't feed off the backs of others, Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that work is something sacred, and called out those who abuse it by either contributing to... Read more
Pope Francis assures his prayers, solidarity after deadly Bangkok attacks
After two bombings this week in the Thai capital of Bangkok left several dead, injured and fearful of other attacks,... Read more
Here's how one Catholic congressman is prepping for the Pope's US visit
As the nation’s capital works to get ready for Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. this fall, one Catholic congressman... Read more
Pope Francis mourns death of Hungarian Cardinal Laszlo Paskai
In a letter of condolence Pope Francis has offered his comfort and prayer to the Church of Hungary following the... Read more
Pope Francis: let yourself be transformed by the Eucharist
On Sunday Pope Francis said that the Eucharist is no mere symbol, but is in fact the true body and... Read more
For Pope Francis, Mary's greatness comes down to this one virtue
On the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Pope Francis said that faith is the defining virtue of her greatness,... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes children of an old friend at the Vatican
In a whirlwind trip, Lucas Schaerer and his family – friends of Pope Francis from his time in Buenos Aires... Read more
Pope Francis: Sundays are a gift from God – don't ruin it
Moments of rest and celebration were the focal point of Francis’ Wednesday general audience, during which he spoke out against... Read more
For Pope Francis, achieving peace means overcoming indifference
The Vatican announced Tuesday that the theme for 2016’s World Day of Peace will focus on a topic Pope Francis... Read more
In ecumenical move, Pope Francis establishes World Day of Prayer for Creation
Pope Francis has instituted a new day of prayer and celebration for the Church entitled the “World Day of Prayer... Read more
The Pope's new doctor is an expert in liver disease, surgical medicine
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has selected Professor Fabrizio Soccorsi – an expert in liver diseases and surgical... Read more
'No to war!' – Pope pushes for nuclear disarmament on atomic bomb anniversary
On Sunday Pope Francis said the “horrific” atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the icon of man’s destructive misuse... Read more
Pope to Knights: Thank you for your steadfast witness to truth of marriage
Pope Francis thanked the Knights of Columbus for their support of Christian marriage in a message to their 133rd Supreme... Read more
To welcome refugees is a witness of the resurrection, Pope says
On the first anniversary of the arrival of Iraqi refugees in Jordan, Pope Francis sent a letter thanking the country... Read more
