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 reiterates lessons from Korea in meeting with nation's bishops
His trip last August to South Korea was on Pope Francis' mind Thursday when he met with the nation's bishops,... Read more
When it comes to faith, there's no room for compromise, Pope says
It is the saints – not the hypocrites – who carry the Church forward, Pope Francis said Thursday, cautioning that... Read more
Pope Francis carries his late grandma's words with him every day
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the elderly play a key role in the lives of the youth, and revealed that... Read more
A milkshake for the Pope: One sweet way to support Francis in Philly
As the City of Brotherly Love prepares to host the next World Meeting of Families – and Pope Francis’ first... Read more
Pope Francis talks ISIS, jokes about being a 'coward' when it comes to physical pain
Pope Francis gave a recent interview with an Argentinian shanty town's community paper, where he touched on how he feels... Read more
Simplicity, humility, divinity – God never makes a scene, Pope says
If there’s one thing that marks the presence of God, it’s humility rather than making a scene, Pope Francis said... Read more
Marginalizing women leads to sterile society, says Pope
Women across the globe received a special greeting on Sunday from Pope Francis, who stressed the importance of their unique... Read more
Let Jesus cleanse your heart, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis drew a penitential lesson from Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple, encouraging Christians to allow Jesus to drive out... Read more
In Jesus' cleansing of the Temple, Pope Francis sees a lesson about the liturgy
Jesus’ cleansing of the moneychangers from the Temple is a reminder to Christians of the need for “authentic worship” and... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus is waiting for us
What’s so important about an encounter? Pope Francis thinks one encounter is key to everything. Read more
Church unity is found in Christ, Eucharist, Pope Francis tells bishops
Pope Francis on Wednesday reminded bishops to turn their sights to the Eucharist – rather than themselves – as the... Read more
Abandonment is the greatest suffering of the elderly, Pope says
Pope Francis said Thursday that when it comes to caring for the elderly, palliative care is necessary because it counters... Read more
Pope slams culture of waste, says it’s 'a mortal sin' to discard elderly
In his general audience Pope Francis condemned modern society for silently disposing of the elderly, saying that a civilization which... Read more
The solution to North African violence – dialogue and encounter, Pope says
Pope Francis on Monday encouraged the bishops from northern Africa to dialogue with and encounter other groups, fostering hope for... Read more
Pope Francis explains why judging yourself is a Christian virtue
The capacity of all men to commit the most despicable of sins should inspire the self-awareness necessary to accept God's... Read more
Pope puts family at the center of social justice
In an audience with the Confederazione Cooperative Italiane (confederation of Italian co-operatives) Pope Francis called for the “globalization of solidarity” which... Read more
Oil company hit man has Archbishop Cordileone in his sights
Sam Singer’s public relations firm spun a Chevron oil refinery disaster in California and fought back a legal ruling in... Read more
The Pope's Lent retreat: Bucking tradition or just being his Jesuit self?
While Pope Francis has altered the custom of his predecessors by leaving the Vatican for his yearly Lenten retreat, one... Read more
Pope Francis back from Ariccia with new seeds planted
After a weeklong spiritual retreat outside of Rome, Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the priest who led the reflections,... Read more
This Lent, the Pope has a message for lapsed Catholics: It's never too late
Fallen away Catholics are being invited to “come home” this Lent through a worldwide initiative led by Pope Francis, which... Read more
