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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God's path is closeness and compassion, Pope preaches
Pope Francis on Tuesday focused on the importance of giving hope to the world by imitating Jesus Christ’s closeness to... Read more
No scandal here: How the 20 couples married by Pope Francis were legit
Pope Francis’ witnessing of marriages between Catholics who cohabited or who have had annulments is not a change, but is... Read more
No plans to raise security ahead of Pope's Albania visit
There are no plans to increase security for Pope Francis' Sept. 21 trip to Albania despite new reports of a... Read more
Want to learn obedience? Look at the 'woman by the Cross'
Celebrating Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis reflected on the... Read more
War ruins God's creative work, Pope says
Pope Francis warned against the destructive indifference towards our brothers and sisters that arises from ideologies of war during a... Read more
Being married by Pope Francis is a dream come true, couple says
An Italian couple to be married over the weekend by Pope Francis say they could not wish for anything more... Read more
Vatican confirms papal trip to Turkey in November
A statement released by the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Turkey in November, where he is expected... Read more
Pope Francis: correction without charity is 'a slap in the face'
In his daily Mass on Friday Pope Francis spoke about fraternal correction, explaining that it heals and builds up the... Read more
Francis encourages us as did Don Bosco, Lateran rector says
As the bicentenary of the birth of St. John Bosco approaches, a Salesian who is rector of the Pontifical Lateran... Read more
Christian life is not navel-gazing – it's self-giving, Pope says
During his homily at daily Mass on Thursday Pope Francis focused on authentic Christian love, stressing that it’s not selfish,... Read more
Pope 'deeply saddened' by brutal killing of missionary nuns
Pope Francis has expressed his condolences following the brutal murder of three Italian nuns in Burundi over the weekend, assuring... Read more
Pope Francis greets paralyzed man who risked all to see him
A man paralyzed from the neck down made his way to Pope Francis' general audience, saying he took the massively... Read more
Global organization of religions proposed to counter terrorism
In a recent meeting with Pope Francis, former Israeli president Shimon Peres suggested forming an “Organization of United Relations” to... Read more
Pope Francis: Love doesn't care if you're ugly or beautiful
In his homily at Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about the love of Christ for his Church, noting how... Read more
Pope might visit Turkey, Patriarch Bartholomew in November
Pope Francis may visit Turkey Nov. 29-30, strengthening the links with the Orthodox Church’s Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and advancing... Read more
Papal blessing proceeds will soon go to poor – not shopkeepers
Papal blessing certificates, often bought to mark weddings and first Communions, will soon only be available for purchase directly from... Read more
God is a creator – not a magician, Pope Francis says
Meditating on the feast of Mary's Nativity during his morning Mass, Pope Francis said that God is a creator who... Read more
War is never inevitable: Pope Francis rues 'senseless slaughter'
In a message sent to inter-religious faith leaders attending a conference on peace, Pope Francis proposed that there are always... Read more
Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Lesotho
Addressing thousands of pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine... Read more
Jesus brings us the 'new wine' of joy, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily on Friday Pope Francis discussed how the Pharisees condemned Jesus' apostles for not fasting, saying that... Read more
