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.
On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal on behalf of the tens of thousands struggling to enter other countries as... Read more
After months of anticipation, the date of Mother Teresa’s canonization has finally been announced. It falls on Sept. 4, which... Read more
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the president of Turkey where a terrorist attack Sunday left dozens dead. Read more
On Saturday the Vatican released a provisional schedule of Pope Francis' visit to Poland for World Youth Day. He will... Read more
On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more
On Saturday Pope Francis told participants in course on the streamlined annulment process that the main goal of the new... Read more
After spending a week outside Rome reflecting on key questions in the Gospel during their annual Lenten retreat, Pope Francis... Read more
On Ash Wednesday Pope Francis commissioned more than 1,000 priests who were sent out around the world as ambassadors of... Read more
Pope Francis and members of the Curia embarked Sunday on their annual Lenten retreat, which this year centers on the... Read more
On Sunday Pope Francis lamented the world’s indifference to the recent killing of four Missionaries of Charity, calling them the... Read more
When a juvenile inmate in a California prison wrote to Pope Francis, he did not expect a response. Read more
Cultural trends and hardened hearts can obscure the value of human life. But true virtues, compassion and beauty are the... Read more
At least 16 people are dead after two gunmen attacked a Missionaries of Charity convent and nursing home for elderly... Read more
Leading his annual penitential service on Friday, Pope Francis told attendees to stand tall and be open to forgiveness, and... Read more
The movie Spotlight’s Best Picture win at the Academy Awards has brought renewed attention to the Catholic sex abuse scandals... Read more
The office of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations has announced that Pope Francis will hear confessions from the faithful at St. Peter’s... Read more
On Wednesday, Pope Francis issued a harsh condemnation of those who exploit others and then donate to the Church, telling... Read more
Today's martyrs have become “the seed of Christian unity,” Pope Francis said Monday during an audience with the leader of... Read more
The CEO and co-founder of Instagram, Kevin Systrom, was received in a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican's Apostolic... Read more
Continuing his knack for surprises, Pope Francis made an unscheduled stop at a rehabilitation center for those addicted to drugs... Read more