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: God always prepares us for our mission
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the mission given to each of us by God, stating that when... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' Interview with 'La Vanguardia'
In an interview granted with Spanish-language magazine "La Vanguardia" on Monday, Pope Francis lauded Pius XII for his efforts in... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
May the World Cup be a 'feast of solidarity,' Pope exhorts
In a video message Pope Francis sent for the start of the World Cup, he outlined the importance of good... Read more
A young woman's confirmation gift: reading at Pope's Mass
After three years of waiting to be confirmed, Clemence Figeac was asked to read an intention of the faithful during... Read more
Pope's Sri Lanka trip will be January 13-15
The coordinator of Sri Lankan migrants in Italy has confirmed the dates announced by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for Pope Francis’... Read more
Arab Christian witnesses grace of Pope's prayer for peace
The inter-faith prayer for peace in the Middle East held by Pope Francis last Sunday reminds us that peace is... Read more
Vatican prayer meeting brings hope for Holy Land peace
Pope Francis’ recent prayer meeting with the Israeli and Palestinian presidents is a call for peace in the region that... Read more
Argentina team travels to World Cup with huge Pope Francis photo
The Argentinean team playing for the World Cup is bringing with it a larger-than-life photo of the players with Pope... Read more
Pope Francis continues rest due to 'a minor indisposition'
Following the cancellation of his public commitments yesterday morning due to tiredness, Pope Francis has decided to continue his rest... Read more
Italian officer: Being a policeman isn't a job, it's a way of life
During an audience with Pope Francis and the policeman of Italy, a young officer explained that his job is in... Read more
Pope prays for peace with Israeli and Palestinian presidents
Pope Francis welcomed the presidents of Israel and Palestine to the Vatican on Sunday evening for an unprecedented meeting of... Read more
Reject mediocrity, Pope encourages young pilgrims
Pope Francis on Saturday evening made a phone call to a group of young Italians who were on pilgrimage, encouraging... Read more
Holy Spirit enlivens Church, preaches Pope on Pentecost
On the feast of Pentecost, Pope Francis focused his homily and Angelus address on the work of the Holy Spirit... Read more
Pope encourages athletes to play for the Church
Youth from around Italy turned St. Peter’s Square into a giant playing field on Saturday as they ran relays, played... Read more
Pope Francis accepts invitation to visit Mexico
President Enrique Peña Nieto on Saturday announced that Pope Francis has accepted an invitation to visit Mexico. Read more
Pope encourages crime experts to humanize justice
Pope Francis has sent a letter to the participants of an international conference on criminal law, encouraging them to consider... Read more
Vatican: prayer with Abbas, Peres opening 'road to peace'
The Vatican has released the details for Sunday’s prayer between Pope Francis and the Israeli and Palestinian presidents, stating that... Read more
Pope lauds Armenian Church leader's commitment to unity
During Pope Francis' encounter with a Catholicos of the Apostolic Armenian Church, the pontiff commended him for his efforts in... Read more
Gift of piety fosters fraternal solidarity, Pope observes
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis reflected on the gift of piety, explaining that it is not just a... Read more
