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's first six months reveal a 'rich, complex' personality
Six months into his pontificate, Pope Francis' distinct style is beginning to take a more defined shape and is viewed... Read more
Dialogue essential to Christianity, Pope tells non-believing journalist
In a letter to a prominent non-believing Italian journalist, Pope Francis called dialogue a “profound and indispensable expression” of the... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's busy schedule leading up to December
The Vatican has made public the packed schedule of liturgical activities Pope Francis will be involved in during the months... Read more
Pope Francis urges faithful to help meet refugees' needs
Pope Francis called for solidarity with refugees during his Tuesday visit to a Jesuit refugee center in Rome, reminding Christians... Read more
Pope Francis: the Church nurtures, loves us as a mother
Pope Francis told thousands gathered for his weekly general audience that the Church is like our mother, who gives life... Read more
'Papal bounce' credited for increase in British confessions
Catholic clergy in England and Wales say more people are going to confession, and many credit both Pope Francis' election... Read more
Italian pastor donates used car to Pope Francis
An Italian pastor has donated a used Renault 4 with 186,000 miles to Pope Francis, in response to the exhortation... Read more
New Polish ambassador says Pope 'will not give up' on Syria
Poland's new Vatican ambassador Piotr Nowina-Konopka says that Pope Francis will not back down in helping resolve the Syrian conflict... Read more
Pope Francis visits refugees at Jesuit center in Rome
Just two months after paying a visit to immigrants on the Italian island of Lampedusa, Pope Francis visited a group... Read more
Pope Francis continues peace appeals on Twitter
After a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria and throughout the world, Pope Francis is continuing... Read more
Pope calls single mother, offers to baptize her child
Pope Francis made a personal phone call to a young Italian woman facing a difficult pregnancy, applauding her bravery in... Read more
Pope Francis: follow Jesus' Way of the Cross
Pope Francis spoke to crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Sunday’s Angelus, encouraging them to follow Christ on the... Read more
Papal peace vigil draws positive response
Pope Francis’ four-hour Saturday prayer vigil is part of a “major peace initiative” that is receiving a favorable reaction across... Read more
Tourists and pilgrims pray for peace at Vatican vigil
As the sun set over St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Rhode Islander Angeline Martin stood in line for confession and... Read more
Embrace peace, Pope tells massive prayer vigil
Addressing myriad people in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis denounced war as a “defeat for humanity” and called on world leaders... Read more
Pope Francis rejects false religiosity
In his daily homily on Saturday, Pope Francis reflected on the question of authentic Christianity and rejected the practice of... Read more
Pope Francis carries forward papal commitment to peace
In calling for a day of fasting and prayer for peace on Sept. 7, Pope Francis is following a long... Read more
Pope asks world leaders to reject 'futile' military action in Syria
As world leaders meet in St. Petersburg, Russia, for the G20 summit, Pope Francis has sent a message urging against... Read more
Vatican rejects report that Pope Francis telephoned Assad
A Vatican official denied a news story that claimed that Pope Francis had telephoned the Syrian president, Bashar Al-Assad. Read more
Pope Francis: 'meek light' of Christ brings peace and the cross
While the light of Jesus is powerful enough to cast out demons, it is a peaceful and humble light that... Read more
