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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Arlington bishop curtails Traditional Latin Masses
Thirteen parishes must stop offering Traditional Latin Masses come Sept. 8. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
Pope Francis on birth control: Can the teaching of the Church on contraception change?
Can the Church’s teaching on birth control change? During Pope Francis’ return flight from Canada, a journalist asked him about... Read more
Pope Francis: Canada's residential schools system was 'cultural genocide'
Pope Francis has agreed with the view that the forced removal of Indigenous children and their treatment in Canada’s residential... Read more
Pope Francis says he has 'said all he has to say' in 2019 letter to German Catholics about the 'Synodal Way'
The latest Vatican intervention against the German "Synodal Way" was published by the Secretariat of State, but he himself has... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Lord will say’ when it is time to retire
Pope Francis said Saturday that he is “open” to the possibility of retiring if he discerns that it is God’s... Read more
Choose light over darkness, Pope Francis tells young people in Iqaluit
Some of those indigenous people assembled to listen to the pope had met with him at the Vatican in March. Read more
‘Overstepping the mark': Is the Order of Malta in serious jeopardy?
Do these new changes spell the end of sovereignty? And how might this affect the work of the order? Read more
Pope Francis’ Canada visit: Read live updates here
Pope Francis is visiting Canada in what he has called a “penitential pilgrimage.” Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining that the world is evil is ‘not Christian’
The pope spoke Thursday evening at the Cathedral Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec to those engaged in pastoral ministry. Read more
Pope Francis’ Canada trip: What is Iqaluit and why is he going there?
Pope Francis is set to fly to Iqaluit, Canada, on July 29, the last stop of his “penitential pilgrimage” to... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus comes to us when we are at our lowest
At a July 28 Mass in the historic Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Québec, Pope Francis preached on the hope and... Read more
A look beyond the headlines: Pope Francis encounters Catholic life and history on his journey to Canada
This “penitential pilgrimage” is dedicated to a real path of reconciliation with the Native American populations, and at the same... Read more
The Vatican is asking Catholics to share their experiences of helping migrants and refugees
In a video message released on July 28 ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis poses... Read more
Did Pope Francis meet Justin Trudeau before? Here’s what you need to know as the two meet today
Today’s encounter wasn’t Pope Francis’ first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: How Ukrainian migrants and indigenous peoples can learn from each other
The history of indigenous peoples in Canada speaks to the plight of Ukrainian immigrants, says this bishop in Edmonton. Read more
Pope Francis blesses the water, pilgrims at Lac Ste. Anne in Canada
Pope Francis concluded his second full day in Canada with a visit to Lac Ste. Anne, the site of one... Read more
Pope Francis preaches on sharing faith with love before 50,000 at largest stadium in Canada
Developing a theme he introduced earlier in his "penitential pilgrimage," the pope reflected on the importance of presenting the faith... Read more
No remains unearthed yet from Canada’s residential school grave sites
No excavation has been done at suspected grave sites at residential schools in Canada. Yet media outlets continue to report... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis arrives in Canada
Upon his arrival in Edmonton, the pope was greeted by representatives of Canada's indigenous peoples. Read more
