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 Francis' heartfelt words for typhoon survivors: Jesus is there for you!
Pope Francis on Saturday spoke to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in an impromptu homily, voicing compassion for their plight and... Read more
California bishops to Pope: Thanks for the new saint!
Two California bishops have voiced elation and gratitude at Pope Francis’ announcement that he will canonize Blessed Junípero Serra, OFM,... Read more
Paul VI was right to warn against contraception, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis took the opportunity during an address to families in the Philippines to praise Blessed Pope Paul VI’s encyclical... Read more
What threatens families? Redefining marriage, Pope says
Warning that “every threat to the family is a threat to society itself,” Pope Francis called on the people of... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis gave the president of the Philippines
During his first full day in the Philippines, Pope Francis met with President Benigno Aquino and other officials at the... Read more
Twelve hours on a boat to tell Pope Francis 'I love you'
Dolorosa and Joay traveled on a 12-hour boat trip from their home province in the Philippines to Manila, where they... Read more
Pope Francis sees 'powerful missionary potential' in Philippines
Pope Francis on Friday repeated his praise for the Philippines’ Christians as he encouraged bishops, clergy, vowed religious and seminarians... Read more
Gift from heaven? Pope receives unexpected visit from St. Therese of Lisieux
During his flight to the Philippines, Pope Francis thanked a French journalist who gave him an image of St. Therese,... Read more
Pope on Charlie Hebdo: Don't kill in God's name but don't insult faith
During an in-flight press conference Pope Francis spoke on the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack, saying that freedom of expression has... Read more
Pope Francis to canonize evangelizer of the Wild West
In a surprise addition to his fall 2015 trip to the U.S., Pope Francis is planning to canonize the founder... Read more
An environment encyclical in March? Pope Francis hopes so
During an in-flight press conference on his way to the Philippines, Pope Francis said he plans to have his much-anticipated... Read more
Overwhelming welcome for Pope Francis foreseen in Philippines
Pope Francis can expect a warm and enthusiastic welcome in the Philippines, say two natives of the country who work... Read more
'Mary forgave her son's killers': The Pope on healing in Sri Lanka
At a Marian shine during his three-day trip to Sri Lanka, Pope Francis touched on the country's brutal decades-long civil... Read more
Don't use religion as a weapon of war, Pope Francis insists
In an oft-repeated message to interreligious groups, Pope Francis stressed again that believers must unite in condemning violence and insist... Read more
A warm Sri Lanka welcome – Pope greeted by 40 elephants
In all, there were 40 elephants that the Sri Lankan authorities decided to include in Pope Francis’ welcome ceremony upon... Read more
Amid schedule delays, Pope cancels meeting with Sri Lanka bishops
Pope Francis decided to forego a scheduled meeting with the bishops of Sri Lanka Jan. 13 after delays in arriving... Read more
Pope Francis: Sri Lankans can learn to live as one family
Pope Francis has begun his visit to Sri Lanka, voicing hopes for “days of friendship, dialogue and solidarity.” Read more
Pope tells diplomats to work for peace amid a world rife with conflict
Pope Francis told Vatican diplomats that peace – which is a communal responsibility – is the only solution to global... Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies, says God's word helps faith grow
Pope Francis baptized 33 babies at the Sistine Chapel on Sunday, advising families to set an example for their children... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus' baptism opened the heavens
Pope Francis encouraged Christians to remember their baptism with “joy,” as he reflected on the role of Jesus Christ’s baptism... Read more
