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' closing synod speech received with standing ovation
Pope Francis' address at the conclusion of the Synod on the Family, delivered Saturday, was responded to with a four-minute... Read more
Pope Francis: Our names are in the heart of God
In his mass on Thursday Pope Francis encouraged attendees to pray to God by praising him, saying that remembering the... Read more
Christian hope is no mere optimism – it’s a light for the world
In his Wednesday general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian hope, saying that it consists in... Read more
Is your faith wearing cosmetics? Take them off, Pope Francis says
In his daily mass on Tuesday Pope Francis warned about the hypocrisy of those who do good in order to... Read more
God is a God of surprises, Pope Francis preaches
Speaking of the “God of surprises” in his homily at Mass on Monday, the Holy Father noted the unfortunate inability... Read more
Pope Francis charges Christians – lose comfort, go to peripheries
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis said that God does not discriminate about who is invited to his banquet,... Read more
Highways, byways and sinners: these are the missionary fields
In his thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of two Canadian saints Pope Francis said that a true missionary goes out... Read more
Be on your guard – the devil never rests, Pope Francis warns
In his homily on Friday Pope Francis encouraged faithful to guard their hearts by doing a daily examination of conscience,... Read more
Backing 'Humanae vitae' a prime goal for bishops' synod
With Paul VI due to be beatified at the end of the Synod on the Family, his teaching on the... Read more
Pope Francis stresses again: Divisions in Church hurt Jesus
Speaking to the crowds that filled Saint Peter's Square during the weekly General Audience on Oct. 8, Pope Francis repeated... Read more
Pope Francis to make apostolic voyage to France in 2015
In their announcement of the Pope’s schedule for his visit to the European Parliament next month, the Vatican also revealed... Read more
Be frank, humble – Pope Francis tells bishops at synod launch
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more
Pope: Family needs Scripture to move forward in faith, hope
“In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope,” said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's... Read more
Synod must serve God's dream, not try to 'take over,' Pope says
The work of the Synod on the Family is more than a discussion of ideals or a show of intelligence,... Read more
Pope Francis before synod – listen to 'beat' of the times, keep eyes on Christ
In a prayer vigil set before the opening of the synod of bishops, Pope Francis said we must be attentive... Read more
Pope: Do we try to be saved on our own or through Christ?
The Holy Father reflected on today’s Gospel reading from Luke 10:13-16, saying that it was the leaders of Christ’s day... Read more
'There is no authentic and true pastoral care against doctrine'
Despite media expectations for the upcoming synod of bishops, Pope Francis will make his final decisions in his legitimate role... Read more
Iraqi couple finds courage in a Pope who suffers with them
An elderly couple who lost everything after fleeing their home due to ISIS violence met with Pope Francis on Sunday,... Read more
Put your gifts at the service of others, Pope Francis exhorts
Pope Francis dedicated his weekly general audience to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, saying that rather than making... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't 'overdramatize' your complaints to God
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis said “complaining” to God in times of suffering can be a prayer, but... Read more
