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 counters dismissals of Pope's economic warnings
Critics of Pope Francis' warnings about capitalism are reducing him to a “cartoonish socialist” to diminish the seriousness of his... Read more
Pope to dedicate 2015 to consecrated life
At a meeting with the Union of Superiors General held Nov. 29, Pope Francis mentioned that he would be dedicating... Read more
Argentine congress recommends Pope Francis for Nobel Peace Prize
Argentina’s House of Representatives has passed a resolution to nominate Pope Francis for the Nobel Peace Prize for his call... Read more
Christmas is more than a 'temporal celebration,' Pope reflects
In his daily homily on the first Monday of Advent, Pope Francis reflected on the season of Christmas, explaining that... Read more
Pope Francis' December prayers, nativity scene plans revealed
Pope Francis is bringing this year to a close by offering special prayers during the month of December for children... Read more
Christian life is path of encountering Jesus, says Pope
Pope Francis traveled to an outlying parish in his Diocese of Rome today, celebrating Mass for the first Sunday of... Read more
Pope Francis: Advent is a journey towards horizon of hope
The Pope’s Sunday Angelus message for the start of Advent focused on the importance of hope during the liturgical season... Read more
Pope expresses hope for reunion with Orthodox Patriarch
Pope Francis sent special greetings to the Archbishop of Constantinople today, expressing his desire for continued dialogue between the Catholic... Read more
Be counter-cultural, Pope encourages university students
During evening prayer with local college students on Nov. 30, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of remaining faithful to the... Read more
Pope Francis: Use intelligence to understand signs of the times
During his daily Mass, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of man's intellect in understanding the Lord, and cautioned those... Read more
End times will bring greater persecution to Christians, Pope says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the end times, saying that faith will be increasingly pushed out of... Read more
Vatican astronomer: science opens the door to dialogue
A leading astronomer in the Vatican Observatory stated that the study of science provides a unique forum to discuss man’s... Read more
Pope's exhortation praised as a guide to Christian outreach
Pope Francis' new document on the “joy” of evangelization is an opportunity for Catholics to re-examine how to share the... Read more
Pope Francis' meeting with Putin zeros in on Middle East
Pope Francis and Russian president Vladimir Putin's first-ever meeting this week mostly focused on the Middle East, particularly on the... Read more
Pope's document hailed as reshaping modern evangelization
In his first apostolic exhortation, the uncommonly simple terminology of Pope Francis brings a fresh approach to the new evangelization,... Read more
Pope backs male priesthood, urges 'feminine genius' in Church
Pope Francis reaffirmed Catholic teaching on male priesthood in his first apostolic exhortation, while calling for a broader application of... Read more
Begin 'new chapter' of joyful evangelization, Pope exhorts
In his first apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis urged the Christian faithful to begin “a new... Read more
Don't reduce athletes to 'merchandise for profit,' Pope cautions
Pope Francis met with delegates of the European Olympic committee on Saturday, advising them to reject a consumerist mentality towards... Read more
Pope lauds courageous choices of modern martyrs
In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the faithfulness of God, highlighting the importance of trusting him with one’s... Read more
Denver archbishop: Year of Faith was a time 'to meet Jesus'
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver says the end of the Year of Faith should encourage Catholics to continue to... Read more
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