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 arrives at the Piazza di Spagna to being the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Dec. 8, 2015.

Pope Francis surprises jubilee pilgrims in visit to Vatican departments

Feb 4, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Thursday the “Pope of Surprises” made an unscheduled stop at the welcoming center for pilgrims in Rome for the... Read more

St. Padre Pio at the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Rome, Italy on Feb. 3, 2016.

Padre Pio's incorrupt body is in Rome – here's why

Feb 4, 2016

By Elise Harris

The partially incorrupt body of Padre Pio has arrived to Rome for the first time ever alongside that of another... Read more

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

Pope Francis: I want to help bring peace to Mexico

Feb 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will leave for Mexico in just over a week. In a new interview with a Mexican news agency,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his Feb. 3, 2016 general audience in St Peter's Square.

Do mercy and justice contradict each other? Pope Francis says no

Feb 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

When God is described in the Bible as being both merciful and just it can seem like an identity crisis,... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims during his Nov. 11, 2015 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope stresses balance of work, family in new interview with Chinese paper

Feb 2, 2016

As the Chinese New Year approaches, Pope Francis has granted an interview to Hong Kong’s Asia Times in which he... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 16, 2015.

Pope Francis had a special message for the Eucharistic congress in the Philippines

Feb 1, 2016

Pope Francis’ closing message to the 2016 International Eucharistic Congress said that the Eucharist is a consolation for the Catholic... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Jan. 27, 2016.

Starring Pope Francis – New film features Holy Father as himself (UPDATED)

Feb 1, 2016

The “Pope of Surprises” is at it again. Pope Francis is set to be featured in the upcoming film “Beyond... Read more

Pope Francis meets with consecrated men and women at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Feb. 1, 2016.

The 'terrorism of gossip' destroys communities, Pope warns religious

Feb 1, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Christ-like obedience, the “terrorism of gossip”, and hope for future vocations were some of the themes Pope Francis addressed during... Read more

Pope Francis prays the Angelus with pilgrims in St. Peter's Square Jan. 10, 2016.

Pope Francis: It's not us, but God who takes the first step

Jan 31, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis said that it’s the weak and vulnerable who are most valuable in God’s eyes, and stressed... Read more

Pope Francis meets with actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the Vatican on Jan. 28, 2016.

Pope Francis meets Leonardo DiCaprio at the Vatican

Jan 28, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Thursday Pope Francis met briefly with actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, who recently won an award for his... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, Feb. 14, 2015.

Vatican official: Pope's post-synod doc will be released in March

Jan 27, 2016

Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on family life following last year's synod will be published in March, says Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience on Nov. 29, 2014.

Pope rallies Catholics to be 'mediators of mercy' during jubilee

Jan 27, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal for faithful to put the works of mercy into practice during the jubilee,... Read more

Pope Francis venerates an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 12, 2015.

What is Pope Francis going to say in Mexico about immigration?

Jan 27, 2016

By Elise Harris

As Pope Francis’ weeklong visit to Mexico draws near, anticipation is building not just for the presence of the Successor... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's square on June 15, 2015 before the Angelus.

Evangelize the poor: that is your mission, Pope says

Jan 24, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis centered his Angelus address this Sunday on what it means to evangelize the poor, and how this is... Read more

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This sword-wielding Samurai just moved closer to sainthood!

Jan 23, 2016

The martyrdom of a 16th-century Samurai who died for his Catholic faith was approved this week by Pope Francis, making... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015.

What's the first step to good communication? Listening, Pope says

Jan 22, 2016

By Elise Harris

For Pope Francis, the ability to listen is the first requirement for good communication, which is something he said should... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia in a Fiat. Courtesy of the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia 2015/J. DiGidijunis.

The car Pope Francis used in Philly is up for auction

Jan 21, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families have announced that they have a unique way to raise money... Read more

Pope Francis prepares to greet Queen Elizabeth II at the Vatican April 3, 2014.

Technology is good but it shouldn't replace human beings, Pope says

Jan 20, 2016

While advancements in technology are mostly positive, they can also negatively affect the poor and the environment and risk letting... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall during his general audience on Jan. 20, 2016.

Pope Francis: for Christians, baptism is stronger than differences

Jan 20, 2016

By Elise Harris

In his general audience during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis focused on the common baptism Christians... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Brazilian community of Varginha July 25, 2013.

Every migrant has a story and culture of value, Pope Francis says

Jan 17, 2016

By Elise Harris

On Sunday Pope Francis offered special greetings to 6,000 migrants and refugees who were gathered in S. Peter’s Square, telling... Read more