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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World needs the Church's witness of unity, Pope teaches
Today during his general audience, Pope Francis drew attention to the rich diversity within the universal Church, saying that such... Read more
Pope to be invited to address European Parliament
At an Oct. 11 audience with the Pope, European Parliament president Martin Schulz is expected to formally invite Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: sacrament of the Eucharist is not a 'magic rite'
During his daily homily, Pope Francis gave special emphasis to the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, saying that it is... Read more
Prejudice towards migrants and refugees must end, Pope stresses
In honor of the upcoming World Migration Day, Pope Francis said that the improvement of society demands the end of... Read more
Peace the only solution, Pope says in wake of Pakistan bombing
Pope Francis condemned a massive suicide bombing at a Christian Church in Pakistan over the weekend, calling the violence unacceptable... Read more
Pope cautions youth against selling themselves to 'merchants of death'
Pope Francis spoke forcefully to the youth of Sardinia today, urging them to stay faithful to Christ and avoid the... Read more
Seek God through his Mother, Pope encourages faithful
During his Sunday homily in Sardinia, the Pope explained how we should seek Christ through the intercession of our Blessed... Read more
Pope Francis rejects 'throw-away culture'
Pope Francis spoke with a group of workers and the unemployed in his pastoral visit to the island of Sardinia... Read more
American among wave of papal appointments, confirmations
Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more
Pope’s interview prompts flurry of media reactions
A lengthy interview with Pope Francis published yesterday by a Jesuit publication has sparked a flood of news reports, as... Read more
Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
Proclaim fullness of Gospel, Pope teaches in interview
In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of... Read more
Pope exhorts world's new bishops to be welcoming pastors
Pope Francis spoke today to new bishops gathered from across the globe, encouraging them to tend their flocks – and... Read more
Pope Francis says Church lives, 'suffers' for her children
During today's general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the theme of the Church as mother, saying that it... Read more
Vatican analyst: Pope distanced himself from liberation theology
During a meeting on Monday with priests from the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis reportedly suggested that he does not... Read more
Church is like a widow seeking her husband, Pope says
The Church militant is similar to a widow and progresses through history searching for her divine spouse Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more
Pope calls faithful to pray, participate actively in politics
Catholics should not be indifferent to politics, Pope Francis said, but should offer their suggestions, as well as prayers that... Read more
Forgiveness is the 'joy of God,' Pope says
In his Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father said the “joy of God” is ultimately found in pardoning another for his... Read more
Gossip is a form of murder, Pope Francis reflects
During his morning Mass homily in Santa Marta, Pope Francis focused on the topic of gossip – saying that when... Read more
Francis' teacher says Pope never supported Marxist theology
One of Pope Francis' former teachers says in a new book that the Holy Father has never supported a Marxist-based... Read more
