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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This image of St. Therese of Lisieux was a gift presented to Pope Francis by French journalist Caroline Pigozzi. Photo courtesy of Caroline Pigozzi/CNA.

Pope to Georgian Catholics: imitate St. Therese's 'little way'

Oct 1, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

It’s important to follow the example of St. Therese's “little way,” trusting in God and his consolation with the faith... Read more

Georgian Orthodox protestors line the streets of Tbilisi on Pope Francis' arrival to Georgia, Sept. 30, 2016.

In Georgia visit, Pope finds a country of Christian tensions

Sep 30, 2016

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis on his visit to Georgia will find a country where dialogue among Christians is particularly difficult, with cool... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Ilia II, the Georgian Orthodox Catholicos and Patriarch of All Georgia, in Tbilisi, Sept. 30, 2016.

Pope Francis to Georgian Orthodox: Christ's love unites us

Sep 30, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

God's love and our unity in Christ are what enable us to overcome conflict and disagreement, and to spread the... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at the Tbilisi airport in Georgia Sept. 30, 2016.

In Georgia, Pope says true peace is built on justice, mutual respect

Sep 30, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis landed in Georgia Friday, telling leaders of the former Soviet republic that peace is urgent in today’s troubled... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Pope Francis concerned by North Korean nuclear tests

Sep 29, 2016

Pope Francis is troubled by the international tensions arising from recent North Korean nuclear tests, said Greg Burke, director of... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Pontifical North American College, Rome on May 2, 2015.

Pope condemns 'arrogant' abuse of power that leads to war, violence

Sep 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

In a passionate speech on Thursday, Pope Francis condemned as arrogant the mentality of revenge and the abuses of power... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, May 21, 2014.

Spreading hope, trust, the center of next World Communications Day

Sep 29, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Announced Thursday, this year's World Day of Social Communications will focus on the theme of spreading hope and trust in... Read more

US bishops say Amoris Laetitia is deeper than 'myopic' commentaries

Sep 28, 2016

The United States bishops have said that Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on love in the family, Amoris laetitia, was well-received... Read more

Shimon Peres.

Memory of Shimon Peres should inspire peace efforts, Pope says

Sep 28, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Upon learning about the death of Shimon Peres Wednesday, Pope Francis sent a telegram offering his condolences and his appreciation... Read more

Pope Francis meets with former prostitutes assisted by the Pope John XXIII Community in Rome Aug. 12, 2016.

God’s mercy overcomes human desperation, Pope Francis says

Sep 28, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis said that Jesus’ salvific mission reaches its culmination on the Cross in his conversation with the... Read more

Shyla Montoya with Pope Francis. Photo courtesy of Tanya Cangelosi.

From homeless to meeting the Pope – a story of inspiration

Sep 27, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Tanya Cangelosi never imagined that she would one day be bringing homeless people on pilgrimages to Rome. And Shyla Montoya... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Feb. 3, 2016.

Pope Francis: Feeling hopeless? Don't drink - pray!

Sep 27, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Feelings of spiritual desolation, or a lack of will to live, should be combated with prayer, not with sleeping pills... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015.

Pope taps parish priest as new bishop of Lubbock

Sep 27, 2016

By Elise Harris

The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named Msgr. Robert Milner Coerver, a parish priest from the Diocese of... Read more

March for the Family in Mexico, Sept. 24, 2016.

Mexicans flood the capital to defend marriage – with Pope Francis' blessing

Sep 26, 2016

Some 400,000 people filled the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest the Mexican government’s attempt to redefine marriage... Read more

Body of third priest kidnapped in Mexico found

Sep 26, 2016

By Elise Harris

Less than a week after two Catholic priests in Mexico were found murdered after having been abducted from their parishes,... Read more

Pope Francis greets survivors of the Nice, France terrorist attack during an audience at the Vatican on Sept. 24, 2016.

Love can be only response to evil, Pope tells attack survivors

Sep 24, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis met with survivors of the Nice, France terrorist attack on Saturday, urging them to respond with forgiveness and... Read more

For Bishop Olmsted, Pope Francis shows continuity on marriage

Sep 22, 2016

Pope Francis has not changed Catholic practice on Holy Communion for the divorced and remarried. Rather, his goal is to... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Italy's national council of journalists at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, Sept. 22, 2016.

Journalism can't be a 'weapon of destruction', Pope Francis says

Sep 22, 2016

Emphasizing the importance of respect for human dignity, Pope Francis told journalists Thursday that their profession can never be used... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square for the general audience Sept. 21, 2016.

Being 'merciful like the Father' isn't a slogan – it's a way of life, Pope says

Sep 21, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the theme of the Jubilee of Mercy, “Merciful like the Father,” telling pilgrims that... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014.

Pope Francis condemns 'inexcusable violence' in murder of Mexican priests

Sep 21, 2016

By Elise Harris

After hearing of the murder of two priests in Mexico, Pope Francis sent a telegram to the country’s bishops condemning... Read more