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 distributes free copies of Gospels
Pope Francis handed out free pocket-sized copies of the gospels to crowds filling St. Peter’s square for the Sunday Angelus,... Read more
Work on others’ behalf, Pope tells politicians
Pope Francis met with a group of Italian mayors and other political leaders Saturday morning, encouraging them to live among... Read more
Pope Francis prays for kidnapped priests, nun
Pope Francis is remembering in his prayers two Italian priests and a Canadian religious sister who were kidnapped in Cameroon... Read more
Care for poor rooted in Gospel, not communism, Pope affirms
In a March 31 interview with communications students, Pope Francis responded to previous accusations of being a communist, explaining that... Read more
Pope sends message of condolence after earthquake rocks Chile
Pope Francis sent a letter to Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile, after the country was hit by an 8.2... Read more
Pope entrusts Rwandan reconciliation to Our Lady of Kibeho
Meeting with the Rwandan bishops for their ad limina visit Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to be be agents of... Read more
Pope: Real prayer is courageous, frank dialogue with God
During his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the prayer of Moses to God in the first reading, saying that... Read more
Atlanta archbishop apologizes for $2.2 million residence
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta has apologized for constructing a new $2.2 million residence, saying the plan was well-intended, but... Read more
Pope urges faithful not to lose apostolic zeal to spiritual sloth
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis lamented the many Christians who close the door to God’s grace out of... Read more
Protection of minors a priority for Pope, commission member says
A German priest and psychologist recently appointed to the new Vatican commission for the protection of minors has stated that... Read more
Be open to the light of Christ, encourages Pope
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis urged the faithful to open themselves to the light of Christ and not... Read more
Witness to Christ, Pope urges blind and deaf
Pope Francis held an audience with the blind and deaf on Saturday, encouraging them to become witnesses of Christ and... Read more
Obama meets with Pope at time of 'tense' relations with Church
U.S. President Barack Obama’s March 27 meeting with Pope Francis comes at a time of tension between his administration and... Read more
Pope, Obama discuss relations between Church and State
During the March 27 meeting between Pope Francis and President Barack Obama, the two exchanged cordial discussion regarding the state... Read more
Upcoming day of reconciliation announced by Pope
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis announced that March 29-30 would be “24 hours for the Lord,” during which people... Read more
Pope appoints Canon Law expert to Council for Economy
Today Pope Francis nominated an expert in the Church’s legal system as the new Prelate Secretary for the recently-created Council... Read more
Pope institutes commission for protecting minors
Today Pope Francis instituted the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, issuing the names of eight members tasked with... Read more
Benedict XVI sends Pope commentary on early interview
Former Pope Benedict XVI sent a four-page commentary to Pope Francis on the September 2013 interview he granted to Jesuit... Read more
Concluding spiritual exercises, Pope calls for renewed focus on Christ
Returning to the Vatican after a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis emphasized that we should not be discouraged... Read more
Pope's exercises highlight danger of worldly temptations
During Pope Francis’ spiritual exercises, Msgr. Angelo De Donatis focused his meditations on the Grace of God, warning against worldly... Read more
