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 encourages reform of relations between religious, bishops
At a meeting with religious superiors held last November, Pope Francis urged a reform of the document regulating the relationship... Read more
Pope encouraged Malta bishop to speak out against gay adoption bill
Pope Francis was “shocked” by a bill in Malta that would allow gay couples to adopt children, said a bishop... Read more
Faith desires to 'change the world,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis celebrated Mass Jan. 3 in thanksgiving for the Jesuit saint Peter Faber, praising his “lofty desires” to be... Read more
Six million people attended Pope Francis' Vatican events in 2013
More than 6.6 million people have taken part in events with Pope Francis at the Vatican since his election to... Read more
We share in Mary's 'journey of faith,' says Pope
Pope Francis’ homily for the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God emphasized Mary's path of faith and hope as an... Read more
Pope: 'Quality of life in Rome depends on all of us'
In his homily during evening prayer on New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis focused on the theme of time well spent,... Read more
Pope prays for upcoming Synod of Bishops
In his Angelus address given on the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis prayed especially for the approaching Synod... Read more
Jesus is 'meaning of life, history,' Pope preaches on Christmas
Pope Francis’ homily at the vigil mass for Christmas focused on the importance of Jesus’ incarnation as a real and... Read more
Pope: Contemplate St. Joseph’s 'greatness of soul'
In his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflected on the Christian witness of St. Joseph, who was faithful to God’s call... Read more
Spread 'joy' of Jesus' friendship, Pope tells teens
Pope Francis encouraged teens to be living witnesses of their faith in his remarks during an audience with young members... Read more
Value silence, encourages Pope
Pope Francis reflected on in the importance of silence in his daily homily, noting that God’s plan of salvation always... Read more
Pope Francis documentary becomes Amazon bestseller
A recent documentary on Pope Francis, “Francis: The Pope From The New World,” has become a bestseller on Amazon.com and... Read more
Humility is necessary for fruitfulness, emphasizes Pope
Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order... Read more
Pope Francis sends Christmas presents to 2,000 poor immigrants
Two thousand immigrants at a shelter near the Vatican received simple Christmas presents from Pope Francis on the evening of... Read more
Pope: A Christian refusing to serve others is a 'pagan'
In his Wednesday general audience this morning, Pope Francis stressed the importance of humility and service in the Christian life. Read more
Pope Francis declares sainthood of early Jesuit, Peter Faber
Pope Francis recognized the sainthood of early Jesuit Peter Faber on Dec. 17 after holding a private audience with Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis' 77th birthday marked with simple celebration
December 17 is the 77th birthday of Pope Francis, who wanted to celebrate the day in the familial setting of... Read more
Holiness means 'letting God write our history,' preaches Pope
Pope Francis’ daily homily focused on the importance of allowing God to be active and present in our daily lives. Read more
Pope Francis: Christians worldwide are 'united in blood'
In an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15, Pope Francis called ecumenical dialogue a priority of his pontificate,... Read more
New Pope interview touches on Church political reform
Pope Francis' recent interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15 addressed some of the more political issues in the... Read more
