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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Bishop-designate Stephen J. Berg. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Pueblo.

Newly appointed Pueblo, Colo. bishop promises to give his all

Jan 15, 2014

Pope Francis has named the next bishop of Pueblo, Colorado: Monsignor Stephen J. Berg of Fort Worth, Texas, a trained... Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising in Rome, March 12, 2013.

Cardinal calls the word capitalism 'misleading,' urges better dialogue

Jan 14, 2014

Cardinal Reinhard Marx wrote an essay in the Vatican's newspaper on Pope Francis' “Evangelii gaudium,” taking capitalism to task for... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Be true witnesses rather than 'pure legalists,' Pope exhorts

Jan 14, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily, Pope reflected on different models of Christian witness, cautioning the faithful against hypocrisy when they evangelize,... Read more

Saint Peter Faber.

Jesuit rector in Rome grateful for Pope's 'Ignatian heritage'

Jan 14, 2014

Pope Francis' Jesuit formation is a blessing for the whole Church, says one Society of Jesus priest who recently concelebrated... Read more

Consistory of cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 4, 2012.

Pope Francis to cardinals: new roles are not a 'promotion'

Jan 13, 2014

By Elise Harris

In a letter addressed to the 19 men who will be made cardinals during a February consistory, Pope Francis said... Read more

Archbishop Loris Capovilla, personnel secretary of Pope John XXIII, in a recent photo in 2013.

At 98, previous secretary of John XXIII among new cardinals

Jan 13, 2014

By Elise Harris

Loris Francesco Capovilla, among the 19 new cardinals appointed by Pope Francis, is not only one of the longest-serving archbishops... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday general audience on Jan. 8, 2014.

God has a 'handmade' love for everyone, says Pope

Jan 13, 2014

Pope Francis’ Monday morning homily centered on the theme of God’s profound and unique love for each person.  Read more

Pope Francis delivers his first Sunday Angelus on March 17, 2013.

Pope Francis: Let yourselves be 'flooded by the love of God'

Jan 12, 2014

During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis emphasized the need for Christians to allow God to work powerfully in their lives.  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Wednesday audience on Oct. 2, 2013.

'Hand on the faith,' Pope instructs parents at baptism

Jan 12, 2014

During his homily at Sunday Mass, Pope Francis reminded parents who had brought their infants to be baptized of their... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday audience on Oct. 2, 2013.

Pope voices gratitude for group committed to Christian unity

Jan 11, 2014

Pope Francis met with an ecumenical scholarship organization on the morning of Jan. 11, thanking them for their dedication to... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013.

Pope: Good priests have living relationship with Jesus Christ

Jan 11, 2014

Pope Francis' homily on Saturday morning offered a strong exhortation to priests to remain faithful to their relationship with Jesus... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday general audience on Jan. 8, 2014

'Faith can do everything,' reflects Pope

Jan 10, 2014

By Elise Harris

During his daily Mass Pope Francis spoke on the virtue of faith, stating that all things are possible with this... Read more

Fr. Fabian Baez (back left) was invited to ride in the back of the popemobile after being spotted by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Jan. 8, 2014.

Pope Francis invites old friend for popemobile ride

Jan 9, 2014

Pope Francis welcomed an old friend – Father Fabian Baez – to ride on his popemobile after spotting the priest... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013

Pope Francis: Christian love is not a 'soap opera'

Jan 9, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily Mass today, Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian love, explaining that it is not a... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver speaks on the new evangelization on Jan. 7, 2014 in Dallas, Texas.

Denver archbishop: Follow Pope's example of evangelization

Jan 7, 2014

Pope Francis' witness shows Catholics how to care for the poor and suffering while bringing the new evangelization to a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Pope Francis: the path of 'humiliation' leads us to Jesus

Jan 7, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis touched on the importance of discerning what comes from God and what is... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013

Pope leaves voicemail for Carmelite nuns on New Years

Jan 7, 2014

By Elise Harris

On New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis called a community of Carmelite sisters in Lucena, Spain to wish them a happy... Read more

Priests during a May 7, 2013 Mass at the Vatican.

Reported limit on 'monsignor' may be return to older practice

Jan 6, 2014

By Carl Bunderson

Commenting on Pope Francis allegedly restricting the honorary title of “monsignor” to priests over the age of 65, one historian... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square Oct. 13.

Pope Francis announces pilgrimage to Holy Land

Jan 5, 2014

Pope Francis has announced that he will make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this coming May to mark a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 2, 2013.

Pope: Christmas reveals God's 'immense love'

Jan 5, 2014

Pope Francis delivered his Sunday Angelus greeting to a packed St. Peter’s Square today, emphasizing the greatness of divine love... Read more