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 prays for Church to be 'free of clericalism'
In his daily homily preached in the Santa Marta chapel, Pope Francis emphasized the need for prophets in the Church... Read more
Church is a 'house of joy,' Pope stresses on Gaudete Sunday
In his Angelus address on the third Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis emphasized the joy of the Christian message and... Read more
Pope addresses Marxism accusations, women cardinals
In an interview published Dec. 14 in the Italian newspaper La Stampa, Pope Francis has responded to several questions touching... Read more
Ecumenism with Orthodox is near to Pope's heart, cardinal says
The relationship between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches is very important to Pope Francis, said the president of the Pontifical... Read more
Pope Francis visits Vatican children's clinic
On the morning of Dec. 14, Pope Francis paid a visit to patients and workers of the pediatric dispensary of... Read more
Don't be 'allergic' to preaching the truth, Pope warns
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned Christians not to be overly-critical of those who preach the Gospel, emphasizing that... Read more
Benedict XVI still in the service of St. Peter, colleague says
Manfred Lütz, a close colleague of Benedict XVI, revealed in a recent interview that he is still in contact with... Read more
Pope highlights 'joy of the Church' on Twitter anniversary
One year after the official opening of the papal Twitter account, Pope Francis invited his nearly 11 million followers on... Read more
Pope names two new bishops for Mississippi and Texas
Pope Francis has named two U.S. priests as the next bishops of the Dioceses of Jackson, Miss. and San Angelo,... Read more
Fraternity is the 'foundation' of peace, Pope's message says
Pope Francis' first message for the World Day of Peace was issued today by the Vatican, revealing the pontiff's special... Read more
God speaks to us 'with the voice of a child,' Pope reflects
During his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on how God lowers himself to converse on our level, and encouraged those... Read more
Catholics joyful at Pope's 'Person of the Year' recognition
Catholics from around the U.S. have welcomed Pope Francis' selection as Time Magazine's 2013 “Person of the Year,” the third... Read more
Man with disfigured face recalls warmth of encounter with Pope
Oreste Tornani, a man with a severely disfigured face who was blessed by Pope Francis at a recent General Audience,... Read more
Pope Francis proclaimed TIME's 2013 'Person of the Year'
On this morning's episode of “Today Show” Time Magazine announced their choice of Pope Francis for the 2013 “Person of... Read more
Mary’s 'embrace' shows unity of the Americas, says Pope
At the end of his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on tomorrow’s feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of... Read more
Pope: Final Judgment brings comfort, despite our fears
In his general audience Pope Francis reflected that the reality of the Final Judgment allows us to trust in God... Read more
Thousands in Argentina celebrate Mary Undoer of Knots
Thousands of Argentineans gathered on Dec. 8 to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the enthroning of an image of Mary... Read more
Do not fear the tender consolation of God, Pope says
Pope Francis dedicated his homily this morning to discussing the consolation of God, noting that it brings hope and that... Read more
Columnist: Pope's words rooted in Christ, not Marx
Columnist Kathleen Parker has said free market-supporting conservatives are wrong to attack Pope Francis as a Marxist, saying his comments... Read more
Priest lauds Pope's commitment to protection of children
The founder of a new center aiding victims of abuse and their families praised the “courageous” actions of Pope Francis... Read more
