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's Philly trip could be a turning point on US marriage front
Legal expert Alan Sears said that the push for marriage redefinition in the U.S. has provided a platform for the... Read more
The Church isn’t static – she’s a pilgrim on a journey, Pope says
Pope Francis in his weekly general audience said that the Church on earth is on a pilgrimage to heaven guided... Read more
The Pope sides with the Gospel, not political ideologies
Pope Francis has said he aims to express the social doctrine of the Church, not the views of partisan political... Read more
Is dialogue with terrorists a lost cause? Pope Francis says no
Speaking to journalists in-flight on his way back from Strasbourg, Pope Francis touched on dialogue with extremist terrorists – saying... Read more
Pope tells 'haggard' Europe that human dignity is key to renewal
Pope Francis’ address to the European Parliament touched on a variety of issues, all of which, he said, ought to... Read more
Pope greets Indian community at Mass for newest saints
God's love is the “source” and “destination” of all holiness, said Pope Francis on Nov. 24, speaking of India's newly... Read more
Human dignity at risk in Europe, advocates warn before Pope's speech
Ahead of Pope Francis’ Nov. 25 address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, pro-life leaders are emphasizing the danger... Read more
Pope: break down the stigma burdening those with autism
Pope Francis has said autistic disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, as he encouraged everyone to build solidarity to... Read more
'Backbiting' communities don’t help evangelization – unity does
Pope Francis said that divisions among Christians are a stumbling block to evangelization, and encouraged members of the Church to... Read more
Pope called alleged Spanish abuse victim, encouraged him to file charges
A Vatican source has confirmed to CNA that Pope Francis called a 24-year-old man in Spain who alleges he was... Read more
Few topics are more manipulated than hunger, Pope tells UN
Pope Francis on Thursday condemned the excessive consumption and misuse of food, saying that often the statistics surrounding the topic... Read more
Pope: Jesus weeps for those who prefer comfort over conversion
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that the Gospel scene in which Jesus wept for Jerusalem’s closed heart... Read more
Turkey's 53,000 Catholics happily awaiting Pope Francis
Turkey's small community of 53,000 Catholics – amid a population of 76 million – is anticipating Pope Francis' upcoming trip... Read more
Beyond religious differences: Interfaith leaders unite on marriage
Leaders from various faith traditions around the globe are backing the union of a man and woman as an inherently... Read more
Pope Francis offers a lesson from a ham and cheese sandwich
Pope Francis brought laughter to a group of young people gathered at the Vatican Nov.15 when he quoted an Argentinean... Read more
Thinking of yourself won’t make you holy, but serving others will, Pope says
In his weekly general audience address, Pope Francis said that holiness can never be selfish, but is a gift that... Read more
Pope: Christians living under false appearances are 'dead'
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke of how we must never be content with where we are in... Read more
Lots of high fives: Philly celebrates announcement of Pope's visit
Pope Francis’ official confirmation of a visit to Philadelphia in 2015 has stoked great Catholic enthusiasm and prompted hopes that... Read more
Pope's visit to Philly will be 'icing on the cake' for family meeting
After Pope Francis officially confirmed that he will visit Philadelphia next fall for the World Meeting of Families, Archbishop Charles... Read more
Pope Francis: Children have right to a mother and father
Children have the right to be raised by a mother and a father, Pope Francis said, emphasizing that “the family... Read more
