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.
Pope Francis dedicated his daily homily to the virtue of charity, stressing that we shouldn't be “ashamed” to touch those... Read more
A priest connected with the Vatican press office addressed Pope Francis' recent words on civil unions in an interview, noting... Read more
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the Christian “style,” explaining that in order to be authentic, it must... Read more
As part of a recent interview given to an Italian news agency, Pope Francis discussed hot-button issues in the Church... Read more
During his general audience on Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis called Lent a moment of renewal which allows us to look... Read more
In his daily homily Pope Francis called persecution a “reality” of Christian life, challenging faithful to take up the cross... Read more
The Vatican announced earlier this morning that Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Peter Leslie Smith to assist in leading the... Read more
One of the largest publishing companies in Europe is releasing a first-ever weekly magazine dedicated entirely to Pope Francis due... Read more
In his daily homily Pope Francis said many youth are too attached to worldly things to answer God's call, and... Read more
Crowds filled a rainy St. Peter’s Square today to hear Pope Francis’ Angelus message, which focused on the importance of... Read more
On the morning of March 1, Pope Francis resumed his usual commitments, after suspending his visit to the Roman Seminary... Read more
Pope Francis cancelled his Feb. 28 visit to the seminary of the Diocese of Rome, because he felt unwell and... Read more
In his address to the Congregation of Bishops Feb. 27, Pope Francis emphasized that the dicastery exists to ensure that... Read more
Pope Francis sent a letter offering his continued condolences to the mother of one of the victims of a 2012... Read more
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the harm done when Christians don't practice what they preach, noting that... Read more
During the Feb. 23 Mass of Thanksgiving for the creation of new cardinals, Pope Francis offered words of affection for... Read more
A religious sister who celebrated her 107th birthday at daily Mass with Pope Francis Feb. 20 believes that the Holy... Read more
In his Wednesday general audience Pope Francis gave a brief catechesis on the sacrament of the anointing of the sick,... Read more
Pope Francis sent a video message to a gathering of U.S. Pentecostal leaders, voicing his “yearning” that separation between Catholics... Read more
Two young men from England studying for the priesthood in Rome consider themselves blessed to have served at Sunday’s papal... Read more