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 names Mexican-born priest as new auxiliary bishop of Denver
On Thursday, Pope Francis appointed Mexico native Fr. Jorge Rodriguez, former professor and Vice-Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary, as... Read more
Life isn't black and white – teach priests to discern the gray, Pope says
In a conversation with members of the Jesuit order from Poland, Pope Francis said the real life situations of everyday... Read more
Coming soon: a meeting between Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, the Primate of the Anglican Communion, will meet in Rome Oct. 5... Read more
Pope tosses audience speech, prays rosary for victims of Italy quake
Instead of giving the usual catechesis during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis decided to postpone the speech, leading pilgrims... Read more
Pope Francis taps DC auxiliary as the new Bishop of Memphis
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Martin D. Holley, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Washington D.C. and... Read more
Pope Francis: Confession is encounter with God's 're-creating mercy'
Pope Francis commended the sacrament of confession as the prime means of encountering God's mercy in his message sent Monday... Read more
Pope Francis names American as new Vatican ambassador to Guinea Bissau
On Monday Pope Francis appointed U.S. Archbishop Michael W. Banach as Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea Bissau, marking the latest in... Read more
Pope Francis dedicates Olympic month to praying for sports
While Pope Francis has often spoken about sports as a means of fellowship and fraternity, the message has a special... Read more
Pope prays for victims of 'bloody' attack at a wedding in Turkey
After an explosion in southern Turkey lit up a wedding ceremony, killing 50 people and wounding nearly 100 more, Pope... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Assisi again for interreligious summit
In September Pope Francis will make his second visit to Assisi in just two months for an interreligious summit for... Read more
Papal pizza? Rome's homeless get a special treat from Francis
As summer temperatures soar in Rome, a trip to the beach and pizza dinner may sound like an ideal way... Read more
The mathematics of mercy – Pope Francis sees a lesson in Jesus' miracles
Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of the loaves and fishes is a lesson for us all, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Young priest whom Pope encouraged in battle against cancer dies
A man of God. Someone who endured illness with faith and fortitude until the end. This is how those who... Read more
Pope Francis voices solidarity, closeness to victims of Portugal fires
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow for the damage done by wildfires raging on the Portuguese island of Madeira,... Read more
Pope prays for massacre victims in DRC
Pope Francis marked the feast of the Assumption of Mary by praying for the dozens of people massacred over the... Read more
Don't be held back: Pope calls Christians to be set ablaze by the Holy Spirit
The Church does not need “cold or lukewarm Christians” who are held back by fear, Pope Francis said Sunday; it... Read more
Former prostitutes get special visit from Pope Francis
Pope Francis has visited a special community for women freed from prostitution and violent abuse as his latest ‘Mercy Friday’... Read more
Will Pope Francis visit Assisi again this year? This imam says yes.
If a prominent imam is right, Pope Francis will visit Assisi Sept. 19 for a major international interreligious meeting. Read more
Pope Francis invites 21 Syrian refugees to lunch
On Thursday Pope Francis invited 21 Syrian refugees to join him for lunch at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa... Read more
For Pope Francis, when we receive Christ's mercy we must share it
Each of us must respond to the gift of mercy in our hearts by getting up and putting mercy into... Read more
