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 cancels hospital visit due to 'sudden indisposition'
As spectators were awaiting the visit of Pope Francis to an Roman hospital, it was announced by Bishop Claudio Giuliodori... Read more
Pope Francis: love of God is both generous, active
Pope Francis focused his daily homily for the Feast of the Sacred Heart on the nature of love between God... Read more
Vatican releases outline for October synod on the family
Divided into three parts, the Vatican's newly released outline that will drive discussion during the upcoming synod touches on the... Read more
Pope: Jesus was a pastor, not a 'moralistic' power-seeker
In his daily homily Pope Francis warned of those who reduce the faith to moralism and ambition, stating that people... Read more
Being a Christian means belonging to the Church, Pope affirms
In his general audience address Pope Francis drew attention to how God formed the Church to unify humanity, stating that... Read more
Pope: a Christian does not announce himself, but the Lord
In his homily for the feast of John the Baptist’s birth, Pope Francis emphasized that a true Christian puts oneself... Read more
Pope Francis stops car to bless young disabled woman
During his June 21 pastoral visit to the region of Calabria in southern Italy, Pope Francis stopped the car that... Read more
Defend others before the Father, Pope Francis urges
In his daily homily Pope Francis warned that those who judge others are “obsessed” and far from God, stating that... Read more
God's immeasurable love transforms lives, emphasizes Pope
In his Sunday Angelus today Pope Francis stressed the limitless nature of God’s love that transforms the heart and life... Read more
Pope slams mafia as 'adorers of evil'
In his homily at the Saturday evening anticipated Mass during his day trip to Italy’s Calabria region, Pope Francis denounced... Read more
God is a 'master of reintegration,' Pope assures prisoners
In the first major meeting of his 12-hour pastoral visit to the Calabria region of southern Italy today, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope encourages priests to work in joy, brotherhood
During his one day his visit to Italian town Cassano all'Jonio, Pope Francis met with the priests of the diocese,... Read more
Pope: problem of drug use is not solved by other drugs
In a message for an international conference on enforcing drug laws, Pope Francis denounced the trend of offering addicts narcotics... Read more
Vatican releases itinerary for Pope’s visit to Korea
The Holy See has officially announced what Pope Francis’ schedule will be while in South Korea later this summer, during... Read more
New York archdiocese receives three new auxiliary bishops
Pope Francis on Saturday appointed three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of New York, including one priest who ministered at... Read more
Pope Francis: Europe is tired, must be rejuvenated
In a visit to a community dedicated to serving the poor and needy, Pope Francis warned of the poverty of... Read more
Pope invites Romans, pilgrims to Eucharistic procession
During his Sunday Angelus remarks reflecting on divine love, Pope Francis invited all the Romans and pilgrims gathered in St.... Read more
Pope's World Mission Day message: Humanity needs Christ
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Day, which focuses on the continuing need for all Christians... Read more
Live solidarity in a concrete way, urges Pope
On Saturday, Pope Francis met with an Italian group dedicated to the service of the poor, encouraging them to continue... Read more
Pope's boyhood home declared historic site
The city council of Buenos Aires voted on Thursday to designate as a “Historic Site” the home where Jorge Mario... Read more
