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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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
Vatican: Pope's 'Mexicanization' comment not intended to offend
The Vatican on Wednesday issued a statement clarifying a private comment made by Pope Francis to a friend warning that... Read more
Swiss Guard: We are ready to defend Pope from ISIS
The commander of the Pontifical Swiss Guard says the group of soldiers charged with protecting the Pope is on high... Read more
Pope and Curia begin annual Lenten retreat
Pope Francis and members of the Curia set out from Rome on Sunday afternoon to begin their annual Lenten retreat. Read more
To follow Christ, we must confront life's deserts, Pope says
The 40 days of Lent are a reminder that we face spiritual deserts, and we must confront them with courage... Read more
If you are in organized crime, you are not a Christian, Pope says
You cannot call yourself a true believer if you participate in organized crime, Pope Francis told members of the Cassano... Read more
Ukraine, poverty, G7 discussed by Pope, German chancellor
The ongoing crisis in Ukraine was among the topics covered by Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in their... Read more
Ukranian bishop meets with Pope Francis as country's crisis rages on
After meeting with Pope Francis during their ad limina visit to Rome, one of Ukraine's bishops said the country faces... Read more
Using God as a cover for injustice is no trifling matter, Pope says
In his homily Friday, Pope Francis said that love of God and of neighbor are inseparable, and castigated the actions... Read more
Pope Francis' daily challenge: Who will you follow – God or the world?
In his homily Thursday Pope Francis said that every day we are faced with choices between good and evil, and... Read more
This Lent, ask God for the 'gift of tears,' Pope says
In his Ash Wednesday homily, Pope Francis said the time of Lent is a call to leave hypocrisy behind and... Read more
Siblings help you keep your eyes off yourself, Pope says
In this week’s general audience Pope Francis spoke on the role of siblings in family life, saying the fraternity we... Read more
New cardinals speak out on perils, potential of a globalized society
Pope Francis' newly elevated cardinals reflected on their roles as shepherds within a vast, multicultural Church – and the many... Read more
Pope offers Mass for murdered Coptic Christians, hails them as 'martyrs'
Pope Francis offered his Tuesday morning Mass for the repose of the souls of the 21 Egyptian Christians killed by... Read more
Jesus has no 'proxy'– he touches our wounds with his hands, Pope says
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis focused on mercy, noting how Jesus heals not by giving lectures, but by... Read more
Take the red hat, but leave your 'spiritual box' behind, Pope tells cardinals
After elevating 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded them that true honor is found in service, and urged them to... Read more
Pope Francis' call to new cardinals: be captivated by truth
Pope Francis welcomed the Catholic Church’s newest cardinals on Saturday, encouraging them to center themselves in Jesus Christ as they... Read more
Pope prays for migrants killed in Mediterranean boat tragedy
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said he was following “with concern” the news of hundreds of immigrants who... Read more
'Surrounded by children' – Pope Francis’ take on a thriving society
In his general audience address Pope Francis said that children are gift to parents and society, and that there is... Read more
Vatican: rumor of assassination attempt on Pope Francis 'unreliable'
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi told journalists Tuesday that rumors circulating about a possible assassination attempt on Pope Francis during... Read more
