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 to visit Rome center for undocumented refugees
A priest in Rome says Pope Francis personally called him to say he will visit the Astalli Center, a local... Read more
Pope Francis finds high favor among Americans
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority of Americans, including Catholics, have a largely... Read more
Rio archbishop invites Pope to visit poor neighborhood
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro proposed an agenda for Pope Francis' visit to Brazil this summer for World Youth... Read more
Next Fargo bishop hopes to copy Pope's service
Monsignor John T. Folda, who has been appointed Bishop of Fargo by Pope Francis, says he hopes to follow the... Read more
Pope considering Secretariat of State overhaul
A top official who works at the Secretariat of State says Pope Francis is thinking about streamlining his department by... Read more
Pope appoints Bishop Jackels to lead Dubuque archdiocese
Bishop Michael O. Jackels received an early birthday present of sorts when Pope Francis named him April 8 to lead... Read more
Pope calls for courage to accept God's mercy
Pope Francis took possession of his cathedral as Bishop of Rome and spoke about how God’s mercy and patience should... Read more
Pope: we are part of those who believe without seeing
On the Feast of Divine Mercy, Pope Francis emphasized that when Jesus said “blessed are those who do not see... Read more
Pope appoints top Franciscan to Vatican's religious life department
Pope Francis made his first appointment within the Roman Curia this morning, choosing his friend, Franciscan Father José Rodríguez Carballo,... Read more
Pope's actions have clear Ignatian roots, Jesuit notes at digital debut
At the launch of its first digital publication, the director of a prominent Jesuit Catholic magazine said the Pope’s actions... Read more
Pope Francis confirms strong stance against clerical abuse
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican process established by Benedict XVI for handling instances of sexual abuse by priests. Read more
Pope reflects on wonder as invitation to know God
Awe and wonder at an encounter with Christ are the first steps in deepening a spiritual life that leads to... Read more
Pope prays for flood victims, urges aid for survivors
The Pope is praying for the 54 people who have died in flooding that hit two cities in Argentina and... Read more
Story of Pope's desire to visit Sicily emerges
Some might call it fate, but through a series of providential connections, Bishop Michele Pennisi discovered that Pope Francis wants... Read more
Pope's hug embraced everyone with disabilities, dad says
The father of a boy with special needs, whose iconic hug from Pope Francis has captured the world's attention, says... Read more
Pope Francis asks for 'gift of tears' to see Risen Christ
During his brief homily at an April 2 Mass at the chapel of St. Marta’s Residence, Pope Francis encouraged the... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Rome's basilicas before Pentecost
Pope Francis will be praying or celebrating Mass at all four of Rome’s major basilicas between now and Pentecost, as... Read more
Women communicate God's look of love, Pope says
During his second Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said that women’s main role in the Church is to communicate God’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays at John Paul II's tomb on anniversary
Pope Francis spent a “long time” kneeling in silent prayer before the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on April... Read more
Teens in LA prison thank Pope for example of love
After hearing about Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Mass where he washed the feet of juvenile detainees, imprisoned youth in Los... Read more
