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 Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, May 4, 2016.

Want to get close to Jesus? Be meek, Pope Francis says

Jun 6, 2016

Meekness of heart is not foolishness, Pope Francis said Monday, but rather “the capacity to be deep and to understand... Read more

Pope Francis greets an elderly woman at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 3, 2015.

Francis pleas for solidarity with elderly, marginalized in latest prayer video

Jun 5, 2016

By Elise Harris

For Pope Francis, June is a month dedicated to praying for a demographic he frequently brings up in his speeches... Read more

Tapestries of St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary and St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad during their June 5, 2016, canonization Mass in St. Peter's Square.

New saints show the power of Jesus' resurrection, Pope Francis says

Jun 5, 2016

By Elise Harris

St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary and St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad are key examples of how to unite oneself to... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 30, 2016.

Victims always come first, Pope tells trafficking summit

Jun 4, 2016

Pope Francis asked judges, prosecutors and magistrates gathered at the Vatican for a summit on human trafficking this week to... Read more

Pope Francis walking out of the Paul VI Hall during the Synod on the Family, Oct. 9, 2015.

Pope approves new Vatican department for the Laity, Family, and Life

Jun 4, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis has approved the institution of a new Vatican department dedicated to the family, the laity, and life.  Read more

Pope Francis at the Jubilee Audience in St. Peter's Square honoring members of the police, firemen, and armed forces on April 30, 2016.

Negligence in abuse cases enough to oust a bishop, Pope says

Jun 4, 2016

On Saturday, Pope Francis issued an edict on the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, in which he said that... Read more

Thousands of priests gather in St. Peter's sqaure on June 3, 2016.

How to be a good shepherd – Pope Francis' guide for priests

Jun 3, 2016

Pope Francis emphasized that priests must be joyful, stubborn shepherds who take risks and seek out even those who are... Read more

Pope Francis waves at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Nov. 11, 2015.

Pope Francis embraces child writer in a wheelchair

Jun 2, 2016

Thirteen-year-old Veronica Cantero Burroni fulfilled a dream on Wednesday, when she got to see Pope Francis, who offered her a... Read more

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

What Pope Francis wants the world's priests to know

Jun 2, 2016

Pope Francis spoke candidly to thousands of priests this week during a special retreat for the Year of Mercy. The... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput clarifies 'Amoris Laetitia' committee

Jun 1, 2016

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia described as “misleading” an article claiming that his leadership of a working group on the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, June 1, 2016.

Pope Francis: Pray to God, not to a mirror

Jun 1, 2016

One who prays with humility and self-awareness of his or her sin speaks to God, Pope Francis said on Wednesday,... Read more

Mama Irene. Photo

A goodbye to 'Mama Irene,' the woman who adopted 58 kids

Jun 1, 2016

Irene Bertoni was 18 years-old during World War II. And it was at this tumultuous time that she discovered God's... Read more

Pope Francis with a statue of Mary and baby Jesus in St. Peter's Square during the general audience on Sept 9, 2015.

What Pope Francis wants us to learn from Mary's Visitation

May 31, 2016

In his homily at daily Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis pointed to Mary’s encounter with Elizabeth at the Visitation as... Read more

Pope Francis meets George and Amal Clooney at the Vatican May 29, 2016.

George Clooney among celebrities honored by Pope Francis

May 30, 2016

By Ann Schneible

On Sunday, Pope Francis praised Hollywood actors George Clooney, Salma Hayek, and Richard Gere at a conference promoting a Vatican... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 18, 2015.

Pope Francis to author new book answering teens' questions

May 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

After becoming the first Pope to author a children's book earlier this year, Pope Francis will soon come out with... Read more

Pope Francis asks kids to join Syrian children in praying for peace

May 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

Millions of children have either been killed, displaced or orphaned as a result of Syria’s ongoing, bloody civil war.  Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Jubilee of Deacons May 29, 2016 in St. Peter's Square.

Want to be a good servant? Be generous, Pope Francis tells deacons

May 29, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis celebrated a special jubilee for deacons, telling them that a good servant is one who forgets... Read more

CNA

These 61 cloistered nuns visited a prison

May 28, 2016

By CNA Staff

A group of 61 cloistered nuns from six monasteries in Santiago, Chile made an historic visit to the local Women's... Read more

Pope Francis holds the life-jacket of the drowned refugee girl during his remarks to youth at the Vatican, May 28, 2016.

Death of refugee girl frames Pope's heartbreaking talk with youth

May 28, 2016

By Ann Schneible

The story of a young migrant girl who drowned at sea was at the heart of Pope Francis' address to... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass for Corpus Christi at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, June 24, 2015.

Pope Francis' message for Corpus Christi: Let yourself be broken for others

May 26, 2016

By Elise Harris

In breaking bread for his disciples Christ gave an example of what it means to allow oneself to be broken... Read more