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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Everyone must be 'protector' like St. Joseph, Pope says
Pope Francis called on all people to be “protectors,” like Saint Joseph, by watching over and caring for the poor,... Read more
Congressional delegates praise Pope's loving example
Members of Congress traveling to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis praised the new Pontiff as a... Read more
Pope possesses wisdom and simplicity, Argentine cardinal says
The retired cardinal of Parana, Argentina, described his friend Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio – now Pope Francis – as an able... Read more
Pope Francis' inauguration brings world to Rome
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to converge on St. Peter’s Square March 19 for the installation of Pope... Read more
Priest defends Pope Francis against 'Dirty War' accusations
In a CNA column, professor and priest Father Matthew Lamb dispels allegations that Pope Francis did not speak out against... Read more
Pope keeps motto of mercy from Buenos Aires
Pope Francis decided this morning that he would keep both the motto and coat of arms that he used during... Read more
Pope Francis will shake up more than Vatican schedules
All the Vatican officials will continue in their positions “until otherwise provided” while Pope Francis takes time for “reflection, prayer... Read more
Pope Francis cracks two jokes in first Angelus, winning more hearts
The new Pope's spontaneity was revealed again today after he cracked two jokes during his very first Angelus prayer in... Read more
Weigel thinks Pope Francis embodies Church's future
Catholic author and scholar George Weigel believes that Pope Francis embodies the type of Catholicism that is needed for the... Read more
Wikileaks shows US Vatican embassy profiled Pope Francis in 2005
Leaked U.S. State Department cables published by Wikileaks show that the U.S. Vatican Embassy saw the future Pope Francis as... Read more
Pope to journalists: 'I love you so much and I thank you for everything'
Pope Francis told thousands of journalists today he loved them and thanked them for their recent work. Read more
Pope Francis hailed by international leaders
International leaders greeted the election of Pope Francis with joy, noting his commitment to defending Catholic values and caring for... Read more
YouTube video celebrates Pope Francis
A YouTube video produced by the grassroots political organization Catholic Vote is celebrating the election of Pope Francis to “give... Read more
Nobel prize winner says Pope not connected to Argentine dictatorship
In response to accusations against Pope Francis, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights defender said the new Pontiff... Read more
Pope tells Argentinians to help poor instead of coming to Rome
Pope Francis told the Apostolic Nuncio to Argentina to ask his countrymen not to travel to Italy for the ceremony... Read more
Pope Francis could renew Catholicism in Americas, says Knights' chief
Just as Pope John Paul II influenced many in Poland, the rise of an Argentinian to the papacy is set... Read more
Jesuit doorman surprised by Pope's phone call
He thought it was a joke. The young doorman at the Jesuit motherhouse in Rome never expected to receive a... Read more
Pope tells cardinals: discover new ways to evangelize
Pope Francis urged the College of Cardinals to courageously persevere in finding new ways to evangelize. Read more
Pope media frenzy shows Church's relevance, author notes
The unprecedented level of media devoted to the election of Pope Francis is a clear indicator of the importance of... Read more
Jesuits, Franciscans joyfully embrace new Pope
The Society of Jesus and Franciscans reacted with gratitude to the election of Pope Francis, who is both the first... Read more
