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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To welcome a migrant is to welcome God himself, Pope says
In his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees Pope Francis recognized the challenges involved with welcoming migrants,... Read more
Families tell Pope Francis 'thank you' with a renewed commitment to marriage
In response to Pope Francis’ ongoing encouragement of marriage, an Ecuadorian lay woman has penned a simple thank you letter... Read more
What meeting Pope Francis was like for elementary students in Harlem
Students and community members in East Harlem were moved, sometimes to tears, by Pope Francis’ words and example during his... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Archbishop Chaput's 'great love for the family'
Pope Francis reviewed his recent trip to Cuba and the United States during his General Audience on Wednesday, calling the... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support
Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more
Here's what Archbishop Kurtz thought about Pope Francis' visit
For Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, hearing the words of Pope Francis is like being taken back in time to... Read more
US bishops echo Pope's words on sex abuse, accountability
Two committee heads of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced support for Pope Francis’ statement rejecting the sexual abuse of minors... Read more
What's it like to play for the Pope? Here's how one Catholic artist described it
Performing for Pope Francis at Saturday’s Festival of Families in Philadelphia was an answer to prayer for musician Marie Miller,... Read more
After the Pope's visit – an exclusive interview with Archbishop Chaput
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia hosted Pope Francis in his highly-anticipated first visit to the United States. As the dust... Read more
Pope appeals for life of Georgia death row inmate, but parole board rejects
The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles has declined to commute the death sentence of a local woman scheduled to... Read more
Mercy, dialogue to be the focus of World Communications Day
Announced Tuesday, this year’s theme for World Communications Day is inspired by the upcoming Jubilee of Mercy, and stresses that... Read more
Pope Francis met Argentine family who travelled 11,000 miles to Philadelphia
The Holy See press officer explained on Sunday that that morning Pope Francis had met with the Walkers, a family... Read more
Pope Francis explains what World Youth Day has to do with Divine Mercy
With World Youth Day coming up next year, Pope Francis has a question for young people: “Do you realize how... Read more
Saint Junipero Serra's canonization an 'exciting time to be a Catholic'
Last week's Mass for the Canonization of Saint Junipero Serra, said by Pope Francis, proved to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... Read more
Full transcript of Pope Francis' inflight interview from Philadelphia to Rome
In a 47 minute Q&A with journalists on his way back to Rome Pope Francis touched on sensitive topics such... Read more
I can forgive an abuser, but understand those who can't, Pope says
In his wide-ranging press briefing en route from the United States to Rome, Pope Francis spoke on the difficult subject... Read more
Pope: Communion for divorced, remarried isn't the only synod issue
Pope Francis told journalists on board his flight to Rome that giving communion to divorced and remarried Catholics is a... Read more
Pope Francis: I leave with a heart full of gratitude and hope
As he concluded his historic visit to the United States, Pope Francis thanked organizers and volunteers, saying that he concludes... Read more
Pope makes impromptu stop at statue marking Jewish-Catholic unity
Pope Francis paid an unscheduled visit to St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia this afternoon to bless a statue celebrating improved... Read more
God's love is for everyone – and it's dangerous to think otherwise, Pope says
At the final Mass closing out the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Pope Francis warned against narrowing God’s... Read more
