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 gives chaplains of sailors same faculties as Missionaries of Mercy
In a meeting with the Apostleship of the Sea on Thursday, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of mercy, and said... Read more
Pope Francis encourages unity in the fight against world hunger
Pope Francis said Thursday that world hunger must be addressed by all nations and encouraged the cooperation of individuals, governments,... Read more
Pope could see final draft of new curial constitution by September
Pope Francis could receive a final draft of a new constitution for the Roman curia as soon as September, according... Read more
Pope Francis 'profoundly saddened' at image of drowned migrant father and daughter
Pope Francis expressed his ‘immense sadness’ upon seeing the image of the migrant father and child who drowned in their... Read more
Pope Francis: There is no room for selfishness in Christian life
Pope Francis said Wednesday that there is no room for selfishness in the Christian life, pointing to the example of... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s love can do great things with our littleness
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Eucharist exemplifies how God’s love can accomplish great things with very little. Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist is Jesus alive
On the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis said that Jesus gave the Church the Eucharist for the salvation of... Read more
Pope Francis announces Marian theme of World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon
At the conclusion of the International Youth Forum Saturday, Pope Francis announced the theme of World Youth Day 2022 to... Read more
In Naples, Pope Francis calls for theological dialogue with Islam, Judaism
In Naples Friday Pope Francis delivered a speech calling for theological dialogue with Islam and Judaism in pontifical universities as... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit unites the Church, despite sin and scandal
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Holy Spirit unites and grows the Church despite human limitations, sins and scandal. Read more
International Youth Forum meets to continue work of Synod
Nearly 250 young adults will meet in Rome this week for the International Youth Forum to discuss how best to... Read more
Pope Francis: Whatever happens, 'hope does not disappoint!'
Hope, which is more than mere optimism, gives one a deep-rooted confidence in the love and care of God, no... Read more
Bishop Zanchetta to stand trial in Argentina for sexual abuse of seminarians
Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta has been criminally charged with sexually assaulting two seminarians before a court in Argentina. Read more
Holy See confirms changes to Italian liturgical translation of Our Father, Gloria
The Apostolic See has confirmed the translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal prepared by the Italian bishops'... Read more
Pope Francis names delegate to oversee pilgrims at Lourdes shrine
Pope Francis has appointed a special delegate to oversee the pastoral care of pilgrims and other management at the Marian... Read more
Analysis: Houston case raises questions about pope’s reforms
The Msgr. Rossi case highlights the gathering storm of confusion surrounding the motu proprio Vos estis lux mundi. Read more
Maine advances assisted suicide law
A bill legalizing assisted suicide in Maine moved to the governor’s desk on Tuesday after both houses of the state’s... Read more
'Witnesses of freedom and mercy' - Pope Francis remembers bishops martyred under Communism
Pope Francis Wednesday reflected upon his recent apostolic visit to Romania, where he beatified seven Greek-Catholic bishops martyred under Soviet... Read more
Pro-life laws are ‘extremist hate,’ UN official says
Efforts to restrict abortion in the U.S. have drawn strong denunciations from a senior United Nations official, who called recent pro-life... Read more
Pope Francis names NY priest, canon lawyer Bishop of Syracuse
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Fr. Douglas Lucia, a canon lawyer, as Bishop of Syracuse. Read more
