Pope Francis Latest News

Pope confirms plans to visit Central African Republic, Uganda in November

Jun 12, 2015

Pope Francis said today that he is planning to travel to Africa in November, specifically to the Central African Republic,... Read more

Airport evangelization: Pope talks mercy, migrants, ministry in the air

Jun 12, 2015

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis told a group of airport chaplains that their call is to be a sign of unity and mercy... Read more

Oscar-winning composer pens Mass for the Pope

Jun 12, 2015

The musical settings of Ennio Morricone are more likely to be heard at a movie theater than a church, but... Read more

Days before encyclical's release, Pope condemns culture of waste

Jun 11, 2015

By Elise Harris

After revealing that the topic of consumerism will be a key theme in his upcoming encyclical, Pope Francis today delivered... Read more

Here's what the US bishops expect from the Pope's new encyclical

Jun 10, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

With Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology and the environment to be released next week, the U.S. bishops are reflecting on... Read more

Pope Francis embraces a man in a wheelchair at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 10, 2015.

When you care for a sick family member, you are a 'hidden hero,' Pope says

Jun 10, 2015

By Ann Schneible

During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lauded families for the “hidden heroism” of caring for a sick loved one. Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014.

Days after Medjugorje comment, Pope downplays predictable visions

Jun 9, 2015

By Elise Harris

Days after declaring that a decision on the Medjugorje Marian apparitions would be coming soon, Pope Francis cautioned against basing... Read more

Papal altar, chair and ambo built for Pope Francis' trip to Washington D.C. at the portico of the National Shrine.

An altar for Pope Francis: CUA students' design to enliven DC Mass

Jun 8, 2015

By Adelaide Mena

For most graduating college seniors, the final weeks of school focus on exams, saying goodbyes and looking to their next... Read more

Pope Francis: Men and women are different for a reason

Jun 8, 2015

The value and beauty of marriage, based on the complementarity of man and woman, is lamentably being challenged by “gender... Read more

Pope Francis greets musicians at the apostolic nunciature in Sarajevo June 6, 2015.

Pope Francis on Medjugorje: it's almost decision time

Jun 6, 2015

By Elise Harris

When asked by a Bosnian journalist about the status of his decision on the Marian apparitions in Medjugorje on his... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on his flight to Sarajevo June 6, 2015.

Pope talks Medjugorje, coming encyclical on return from Bosnia

Jun 6, 2015

By Elise Harris, Alan Holdren

On his return flight from Sarajevo to Rome Pope Francis told journalists a final decision on the highly debated Mejugorje... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Sarajevo’s Kosevo Stadium June 6, 2015.

Pope tells Bosnians to be 'tenacious' workers for peace

Jun 6, 2015

By Ann Schneible

During his daytrip to a country still marred by the effects of a recent war, Pope Francis said peace is... Read more

Vrbanja bridge where Suada Dilberovic and Olga Sucic, and later Bosko Brkic and Admira Ismic died.

'Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo' highlight pain of loss in Bosnian War

Jun 5, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

When Pope Francis visits Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow, he will be visiting a country still devastated by the three-year Bosnian... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani and Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square viewing photos from the March for Life in Lima, Peru on June 3, 2015.

Pope to Peruvian pro-lifers: 'Keep shaking things up'

Jun 5, 2015

Upon seeing pictures from the 2015 March for Life in Lima, Peru, Pope Francis had a message for the faithful... Read more

The minaret of a mosque lit in Sarajevo, Bosina-Hersegovina June 4, 2015.

Twenty years after war, Bosnians working to reclaim first victim: trust

Jun 5, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A key Muslim figure in Bosnia said that “mutual trust” was the first victim of the country’s recent war –... Read more

Cardinal Kasper backpedals on papal endorsement of controversial proposal

Jun 4, 2015

Almost single-handedly one cleric has turned the Church’s teaching on Communion, marriage and divorce into an international debate. Read more

Pope Francis leads Eucharistic Adoration for the feast of Corpus Christi at St. John Lateran, June 19, 2014.

Pope leads Rome's Corpus Christi procession on behalf of persecuted Christians

Jun 4, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Persecuted Christians were remembered during Thursday's Corpus Christi procession in Rome, where Pope Francis told the thousands taking part to... Read more

The Shroud of Turin in the Cathedral of Turin during the public opening of the Shroud on April 19 2015.

Pope Francis pays for 120 of Rome's poor to visit Shroud of Turin

Jun 4, 2015

By Elise Harris

In his latest act of papal charity, Pope Francis has donated funds for two busloads of homeless and sick pilgrims... Read more

Pope Francis walking up to St. Peter's Basilica on June 3, 2015 before the Wednesday general audience.

War is the mother of poverty, Pope Francis says

Jun 3, 2015

By Ann Schneible

In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis lamented the suffering inflicted on families already struggling from poverty in countries torn... Read more