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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No room for self-promoters in God's kingdom, Pope says
Pope Francis warned that some people, even in the Church, are “social climbers” that try to promote themselves, instead of... Read more
Being Christian means risking following Jesus, Pope teaches
Lukewarm Christians try to build a church that conforms to their own common sense and see too much risk in... Read more
Minister with constant joy, Pope Francis counsels new priests
Pope Francis ordained 10 men as priests this morning, reminding them that they should carry out their ministry with “constant... Read more
Ask Jesus what he wants and be brave, Pope tells youth
Just after ordaining 10 men to the priesthood, Pope Francis called on young Catholics to ask Jesus “what he wants... Read more
Pope: answering God with the heart protects against ideologies
Pope Francis spent his homily today reflecting on responding to God’s invitations with the heart and not just the intellect,... Read more
Pope's Curia reform council reflects Church diversity
The eight cardinals Pope Francis has chosen to advise him on church governance and reform of the Curia come from... Read more
Pope phones Argentine shoemaker for shoe repairs
Pope Francis, who has quickly become known for his austere style, will continue using his simple black shoes and has... Read more
Pope uses Twitter to mobilize prayers for Texas victims
Pope Francis tweeted a prayer request for the victims of a fertilizer plant explosion in Texas. Read more
Without evangelization Church becomes babysitter, Pope warns
If Catholics do not proclaim Jesus with their lives, then the Church becomes “not the mother, but the babysitter,” Pope... Read more
Syrian patriarch asks Vatican to increase peace efforts
The most powerful Catholic leader in Syria met Pope Francis today to ask the Vatican to get more involved in... Read more
Rejecting Holy Spirit's work in Vatican II is 'foolish,' Pope says
The work of the Holy Spirit at the Second Vatican Council is not yet finished, Pope Francis said, because many... Read more
Financial decisions key factor in Pope's reform drive
One month into his papacy, Pope Francis has made his first episcopal and administrative appointments and has met with heads... Read more
Pope Francis assures Iran, Pakistan quake victims of prayers
Pope Francis is praying for the victims of the earthquake that killed 35 and injured 100 in Iran and Pakistan. Read more
Advisory group will not weaken Pope's power, analyst explains
Although some have worried Pope Francis’ creation of a group of cardinals to advise him means he is giving up... Read more
Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from Pope Francis
Pope Francis made a phone call on the morning of April 16 to wish a happy 86th birthday to his... Read more
Pope urges Bostonians to combat evil with good
Pope Francis is praying for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing and encouraging them not to be overcome by... Read more
Pope backs reform of US sisters' leadership conference
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican’s assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, which found it had “serious doctrinal... Read more
Sacrifice necessary for Christian life, Pope teaches
Pope Francis delved deeper into the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, highlighting proclamation, witness and worship as essential... Read more
Pope personally thanks State department for overtime
The last month of papal transition meant that the employees of the Vatican’s Secretariat of State worked long hours, so... Read more
Pope thanks foundation for fighting material, spiritual poverty
Pope Francis told members of The Papal Foundation that their contributions are helping combat “the many forms of material and... Read more
