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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Previewing the Pope at the United Nations: a call to abandon no one
In his much anticipated speech at the United Nations headquarters on Friday, Pope Francis will likely call on the countries... Read more
Pope blesses unborn children around the world while meeting with Cuban families
Pope Francis met with families on Tuesday at Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in Santiago de Cuba, thanking those... Read more
Pope asks Cubans to imitate Mary's 'revolution of tenderness'
During Mass on Tuesday Pope Francis praised the rich devotion to Our Lady of Charity seeded in the hearts of... Read more
Move over Donald Trump – Pope Francis' approval ratings are much higher
Pope Francis can look forward to a warm welcome in the United States this week, from both Catholic and non-Catholic... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is likely to tell the US Congress
On Thursday Pope Francis will become the first Bishop of Rome to address a joint session of the US Senate... Read more
Pope Francis unplugged: The Holy Father speaks from the heart to young Cubans
Pope Francis set aside his prepared remarks to respond to the dreams and hopes of young people who spoke to... Read more
Let poverty be your mother, Pope Francis tells religious in Cuba
Pope Francis on Sunday spoke from the heart about the importance of spiritual poverty, the danger of worldly wealth and... Read more
Pope Francis' gift to Castro: a challenging message from Cuban leader's old teacher
Pope Francis met with Fidel Castro on Sunday and gave him a special gift: a book and two CDs with... Read more
Pope Francis gifts Fidel Castro with copy of 'Laudato Si'
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis and former Cuban president Fidel Castro held a brief meeting after Sunday Mass... Read more
Pope deeply moved by plight of Vatican-housed refugee family
As he began his 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States, Pope Francis was seen off by a Syrian... Read more
Iceland's new bishop inherits a turbulent, fascinating Catholic history
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has appointed Fr. David Tencer, O.F.M. Cap., as bishop of Reykjavik, Iceland. Read more
Vatican parish welcomes first refugee family following Pope's appeal
A family of four has been welcomed by the community of the Vatican's St. Anne parish after Pope Francis' made... Read more
No one can play dumb on what's happening in the Middle East, Pope says
While the international community can't seem to find solutions to the current crisis ravaging the Middle East, thanks to the... Read more
Pope Francis will arrive to Cuba as a 'missionary of mercy'
On the eve of his arrival to Cuba Pope Francis sent a video message to the small island nation, expressing... Read more
Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference
On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more
Women protect humanity against evil, Pope Francis says
Women have a special God-given role in protecting each generation against the evils of its time, Pope Francis said in... Read more
Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit
While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more
Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.
The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar… Read more
Full Text of Pope Francis' interview with Portuguese radio station
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis touched on a variety of serious and lighthearted topics, such as the current... Read more
Refuse to have kids? Then make room for migrants, Pope Francis says
In a new, wide-ranging interview Pope Francis spoke at length of the European refugee crisis – saying that incoming migrants... Read more
