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 says Mary's whole existence is 'yes' to God
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis focused his Sunday Angelus message on the importance of Mary as... Read more
Pope says caring for sick brings 'the smile of God'
Pope Francis released his message for the World Day of the Sick Dec. 7, emphasizing the important role of hope... Read more
Pope: Neglect of human dignity causes 'practical atheism'
On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis met with members of an international organization that promotes human dignity, warning them against a... Read more
Pope says early Christians a model for 'digital age' Church
Today Pope Francis met with members of the Pontifical Council for the Laity who had gathered to discuss the theme,... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Mandela's creation of a 'new South Africa'
After the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela, Pope Francis issued a letter offering condolences to his family... Read more
Over 10,000 youth to send birthday card to Pope Francis
More than 10,000 young people have signed a giant birthday card for Pope Francis, offering their prayers and well-wishes for... Read more
Christian words without Christ bring 'madness,' says Pope
In his daily homily on Dec. 5, Pope Francis reflected that the words and actions of a Christian must be... Read more
If Pope could perform one miracle, it would be 'to heal children'
During a recent visit to a parish on the outskirts of Rome, Pope Francis revealed that if he had the... Read more
Francis and Benedict linked in call for joyful priests
At a presentation of a work by Benedict XVI on the priesthood, the head of the Vatican's doctrine office said... Read more
A Church without joy is unimaginable, Pope Francis says
The Pope focused his daily homily this morning on the themes of joy and peace, emphasizing that our God “is... Read more
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
