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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Analysis: Cardinal Marx’s next step on the German synodal path
The German bishops seem poised to press ahead with plans for a “synodal assembly,” despite criticism of the plan from... Read more
Pope Francis: Life imprisonment forgoes the ‘right to start over’
In an audience with penitentiary staff and prison chaplains, Pope Francis said Saturday that sentencing prisoners to life imprisonment diminishes... Read more
Prince Charles to attend Newman’s canonization in Rome
Prince Charles will attend the canonization of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman next month. Read more
Pope Francis: God forgets our sins after confession
Pope Francis said Sunday that God forgets sins absolved within the confessional. Read more
Pope Francis: Tradition is ‘the guarantee of the future’
Fidelity to tradition ensures a fruitful future, Pope Francis said in a meeting Thursday with a contemplative-missionary community rooted in... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November
The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Thailand and Japan in November with stops scheduled in Tokyo,... Read more
Pope Francis announces ‘global village’ alliance for education, environment
Pope Francis announced Thursday his newest initiative to form an international and interreligious alliance, which he described as “global village”... Read more
Pope Francis says he welcomes constructive criticism
Speaking aboard the papal plane from Madagascar to Rome Tuesday, Pope Francis said he welcomes criticism if it is given... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers in Madagascar’s ‘City of Friendship’
Pope Francis Sunday visited the “City of Friendship,” a town on the outskirts of Antananarivo, Madagascar. The town has been... Read more
Pope Francis challenges Church in Mozambique to be ‘door to solutions’
Pope Francis urged Church leaders in Mozambique Thursday, to avoid being part of conflicts and divisions, but to go out... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique for 3-nation trip
Pope Francis arrived in Maputo, Mozambique on Wednesday, kicking off a Sept. 4-10 trip to sub-Saharan Africa. The pope was... Read more
Pope Francis condemns euthanasia as utilitarianism, not freedom
Euthanasia is a way of treating the human person as an object; while it may appear to give freedom, it... Read more
Elevator malfunction leaves pope stuck before Angelus
Pope Francis begged the pardon of the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square Sunday, explaining that he was late because... Read more
Before it hits the road, the 'popemobile' takes to the seas
Ahead of a papal trip to Africa, the “popemobile” - the vehicle in which Pope Francis will travel - has... Read more
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $572m for driving opioid epidemic
An Oklahoma judge ruled Monday that the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson pay $572 million for “public nuisance” in driving... Read more
Pope Francis lends support to committee on Abu Dhabi declaration
Pope Francis has given his encouragement to a committee created by the United Arab Emirates for the promotion of his... Read more
Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church
Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity. Read more
Hospital boat named 'Pope Francis' sets sail to serve rural Amazon region
A hospital boat named the “Pope Francis” set sail this week in the Amazon River to bring medical care to... Read more
Pope Francis: Discover the beauty of prayer in adoration
Pope Francis said Sunday that prayer in adoration of God and service to others spreads the fire of God’s love,... Read more
Pope Francis gives thousands of rosaries to Christians in Syria
Pope Francis announced Thursday that he is giving 6,000 blessed rosaries to Catholic communities in Syria as a sign of... Read more
