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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'Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo' highlight pain of loss in Bosnian War
When Pope Francis visits Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow, he will be visiting a country still devastated by the three-year Bosnian... Read more
Pope to Peruvian pro-lifers: 'Keep shaking things up'
Upon seeing pictures from the 2015 March for Life in Lima, Peru, Pope Francis had a message for the faithful... Read more
Twenty years after war, Bosnians working to reclaim first victim: trust
A key Muslim figure in Bosnia said that “mutual trust” was the first victim of the country’s recent war –... Read more
Cardinal Kasper backpedals on papal endorsement of controversial proposal
Almost single-handedly one cleric has turned the Church’s teaching on Communion, marriage and divorce into an international debate. Read more
Pope leads Rome's Corpus Christi procession on behalf of persecuted Christians
Persecuted Christians were remembered during Thursday's Corpus Christi procession in Rome, where Pope Francis told the thousands taking part to... Read more
Pope Francis pays for 120 of Rome's poor to visit Shroud of Turin
In his latest act of papal charity, Pope Francis has donated funds for two busloads of homeless and sick pilgrims... Read more
War is the mother of poverty, Pope Francis says
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lamented the suffering inflicted on families already struggling from poverty in countries torn... Read more
Pope offers prayers for victims of China's ferry disaster
Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his condolences to the people of China following a ferry capsizing earlier this week which... Read more
A history of little miracles – behind Pope Francis' devotion to St. Therese
Pope Francis on several occasions has spoken of his strong devotion to the Little Flower saint as well as his... Read more
On feast of the Holy Trinity, Church celebrates 'love of the living God'
In the revelation of the Holy Trinity, God shows the Church his selfless love and unity that we are called... Read more
Pope's environmental encyclical to be titled 'Laudato Sii' (Praised Be You)
Taken from St. Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Sun” prayer praising God for creation, the likely name of the... Read more
The Vatican's arduous task of communicating in the modern age
What needs to change in the Vatican's communications department to make it worthy of Pope Francis? How are the problems... Read more
Pope to sick children: Don’t be afraid to ask God 'Why?'
“Why do children suffer?” Pope Francis asked this of a group of children with serious illnesses or disabilities and their... Read more
What does the world need? Mercy and love, Pope tells Christians
The Catholic Church shouldn’t be afraid of the great changes of the modern world, Pope Francis has said. Rather, the... Read more
'Mother of Mercy' beatification in Kenya draws tens of thousands
Massive crowds attended Saturday's beatification of early twentieth-century Italian missionary, Sister Irene Stefani, who was known as “mother of mercy”... Read more
Love requires work – not just attraction or feelings, Pope tells couples
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said the process of engagement is essential for any couple on their way... Read more
'Little' friars credit vocation boom to Pope's name
Gathered in Rome for their general chapter meeting, members of the Order of Friars Minor – better known as Franciscans... Read more
Think you're important because you have money? Think again, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis cautioned against the “counter-witness” of those who seek to follow both Jesus and worldly... Read more
What does Pope Francis miss most? Walking in the streets, eating pizza at restaurants
In a recent interview with an Argentine newspaper, Pope Francis said he misses the “tranquillity of walking in the streets”... Read more
Thousands of people are trapped in the ocean right now – here is Pope Francis' response
Pope Francis has strongly called on the international community to help the scores of migrants who are currently trapped after... Read more
