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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Synod at heart of papal liturgies for month of October
The schedule of liturgical celebrations over which Pope Francis will preside in October is mainly booked with events surrounding the... Read more
Pope Francis: Satan seduces by disguising evil as good
On Monday’s feast of the archangels Pope Francis spoke of the ongoing battle between the devil and mankind, encouraging attendees... Read more
Pope Francis calls Benedict XVI the ultimate 'grandfather'
Retired pontiff Benedict XVI joined some 50,000 pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday, Sept. 28 for a meeting between... Read more
Future depends on encounter between young and old, Pope says
There is no future without the encounter between generations, Pope Francis said – addressing the tens of thousands of grandparents... Read more
Pope encourages Ghana bishops in Ebola aid, evangelization efforts
Personal conversion is the key to the work and fruits of the Church, Pope Francis told bishops visiting Rome from... Read more
Francis highlights link between faith, God's word, biblical scholar says
In a recent speech to the Italian Biblical Association, Pope Francis did not disclaim biblical studies but rather stressed the... Read more
Albanian nun tells Pope about faith amid Communist regime
Among the powerful moments on Pope Francis’ Sept. 21 trip to Albania was the Holy Father’s encounter with an 85... Read more
Testimony from Albania priest moves Pope to tears
With tears in his eyes, Pope Francis gave a warm embrace to Father Ernest Troshani Simoni, 84, one of the... Read more
Vanity is like an onion, Pope Francis says
In a colorful Thursday homily, Pope Francis highlighted the sin of vanity, saying that Christians must reject it by peeling... Read more
Pope removes Paraguayan bishop from governance of diocese
Pope Francis on Thursday removed Bishop Rogelio Livieres Plano from governance of the Diocese of of Cuidad del Este, in... Read more
Pope Francis prays, issues strong appeal for Ebola victims
Pope Francis made an appeal for prayer and aid for the victims of the Ebola outbreak which has been sweeping... Read more
Roster of women increases on Vatican theological board
Announced Tuesday, Pope Francis' appointments to the International Theological Commission include a greater number of women than before, and come... Read more
Jesus is 'waiting to be recognized in migrants,' Pope stresses
All Christians must recognize Jesus Christ in migrants and refugees, and welcome them with “respect and solidarity” while avoiding “suspicion... Read more
'Pope's mailmen' deliver dreams of 70,000 students to the Vatican
Nicknamed “the Pope’s mailmen,” a group of five Argentinean fathers traveled on bicycle from Buenos Aires to the Vatican to... Read more
Don't overcomplicate the Christian life, Pope Francis warns
Pope Francis resumed daily Mass Tuesday after his papal visit to Albania, telling those present that living the Christian life... Read more
Pope praises brotherhood forged among Albania's religions
Pope Francis on the return flight from Albania praised the country for its youth and its “higher culture” that is... Read more
A delayed desire: Albanian priest waited decades for ordination
An Albanian Catholic priest shared his story of encountering persecution for his faith by the country's repressive state atheism, noting... Read more
Pope gives flowers received in Albania to Blessed Mother
In thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother for the success of his short but eventful trip to Albania, Pope Francis paid... Read more
Catholic-Muslim spouses say Pope Francis is for everybody
A Catholic-Muslim married couple who traveled three hours from Kosovo to take part in Pope Francis’ Albanian visit say that... Read more
Papal visit fosters Albanians' hopes
Pope Francis’ visit to Albania is a “gigantic event” for the religiously diverse country as it seeks a greater role... Read more
