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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Read the full text of Pope Francis' visit to a school in Harlem
Pope Francis visited Our Lady, Queen of the Angels school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City on Sept.... Read more
Performing for the Pope in Philly: a chat with some of the talent
Musicians, comedians, performers and artists from the around the world are eager to reinforce the message of the family and... Read more
Can a giant Pope Francis mural move the hearts of New Yorkers?
In the heart of Manhattan, a giant mural of Pope Francis looks out over New York City, smiling and waving.... Read more
Destruction is always personal, Pope Francis reflects at Ground Zero
After his Friday meeting with loved ones of fallen first responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, the Holy... Read more
Leave ideology behind and care for the human person, Pope tells UN
On Friday Pope Francis told members of the United Nations that there is no room for “ideological colonization” in their... Read more
This nine year-old wants to meet Francis – oh, and be pope someday too
Ever since he started attending Catholic schools three years ago, nine year-old Parker Langdon has wanted to be a priest. Read more
Pope in NYC: I'm with you in recovering from the abuse scandal
In his first address in New York, Pope Francis lamented the suffering caused by the sexual abuse scandal in the... Read more
Full Text : Vespers with Pope Francis in New York City
Pope Francis will pray the Evening Prayer at a Vespers service on Thursday, September 24th at 6:45 pm, ET, at... Read more
Our brother, the Pope – Bishop Conley on the papal visit thus far
Bishop James Conley says that Pope Francis' mandate to go beyond the narrow confines of own worlds is a challenge,... Read more
Watch this little girl defy security guards and get a hug from the Pope
Sophie Cruz travelled from Los Angeles, across the United States, with her father and two uncles to try to hand... Read more
Jesus came into the world as a homeless person, Pope Francis says
There is no social or moral justification for homelessness, but we can find solace and meaning in the Incarnation, Pope... Read more
Marriage and family are being threatened, Pope tells US Congress
In his lengthy speech to the U.S. Congress on Thursday, Pope Francis said the family is being threatened today like... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to US Congress
Please find below the full text of Pope Francis' Sept. 24 address to members of the United States Congress: Read more
Pope Francis made surprise stop at Little Sisters of the Poor to show support
Pope Francis paid a short visit to the Little Sisters of the Poor community in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to... Read more
Care for environment is a moral duty, not a political football, bishop tells Americans
After Pope Francis insisted at the White House that the present moment is “critical” for addressing the threat of climate... Read more
Possible papal detour: a visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial?
A previously unscheduled visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. might be added to the papal... Read more
Pope Francis: Imitate Saint Junipero Serra, be trailblazers for Christ
Pope Francis made history Wednesday by performing the first-ever canonization on U.S. soil, of St. Junipero Serra. Read more
New York City prepares for 'The Francis.'
Everyone and everything from singers and priests to the cathedral itself in the New York archdiocese are making final preparations... Read more
