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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Prison bars aren't stronger than God's love, Pope says to inmates
During his one-day trip to Naples, Pope Francis made a stop at the local prison where he reminded inmates that... Read more
A feisty Pope Francis slams corruption, unemployment in Naples
Addressing the crowds in Naples' notorious outskirts of Scampia, Pope Francis gave a verbal slap to corrupt leaders who exploit... Read more
'It's time to surrender,' Pope tells crime-ridden Naples
Pope Francis told the people of Naples – a city ravaged by crime and mafia violence – that change is... Read more
Pope Francis reaches to Catholic Charities to tap new DC bishop
With a background in Hispanic ministry and service at Catholic Charities, the newly announced auxiliary bishop of Washington, D.C. hopes... Read more
Pope Francis: No matter what the crime, 'the death penalty is inadmissible'
Regardless of the crime that has been committed, capital punishment is unacceptable in the modern world, Pope Francis stressed in... Read more
Pope accepts disgraced Scottish prelate's resignation from cardinal status
In a rare move, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of disgraced Scottish Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien from the rights and... Read more
An 11,000-mile pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia
How far would you travel to see the Pope? For one family in Argentina, seven months and 11,000 miles is... Read more
Pope condemns Tunisia attack as act against 'the sacredness of life'
On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican’s Secretariat of State has sent a letter to the archbishop of Tunisia, assuring... Read more
Pope Francis has called for a Holy Year of Mercy – so what does that mean?
The Pope's surprise announcement of a holy year for mercy has Catholics weighing in on the significance of the move,... Read more
A society that doesn't want children is 'sad and gray,' Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that children are a joy-filled gift for the Church and the world, and cautioned against an... Read more
Vatican analyst explores 'The Francis Miracle' in new book
Pope Francis is the subject of a new book by noted Vatican analyst and author John Allen, Jr. From the... Read more
Vatican: no papal endorsement for LGBT Catholic video
A Vatican official says there will be no papal endorsement for an LGBT activist video whose backers want it to... Read more
Here's what the Church in Pompei is doing about the mafia
Archbishop Tommaso Caputo of Pompei said that his diocese has welcomed the Pope’s recent condemnation of organized crime and has... Read more
Pope grieves Pakistan bombings, says world hides Christian persecution
In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis lamented today’s terrorist attacks against two Christian churches – one of them Catholic... Read more
Holy See's hospital works to help inmates re-enter society
On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for inmates at the Rebibbia New Complex Prison in the suburbs of... Read more
Two years into papacy, Francis continues path set in first moments
The infant moments of Francis’ papacy deeply signified what his future mission would be like, reflected Catholics who were present... Read more
Pope Francis declares Holy Year for Mercy
During his homily for a Lenten penitential service, Pope Francis announced an extraordinary Jubilee to start at the end of... Read more
Pope reiterates lessons from Korea in meeting with nation's bishops
His trip last August to South Korea was on Pope Francis' mind Thursday when he met with the nation's bishops,... Read more
When it comes to faith, there's no room for compromise, Pope says
It is the saints – not the hypocrites – who carry the Church forward, Pope Francis said Thursday, cautioning that... Read more
Pope Francis carries his late grandma's words with him every day
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the elderly play a key role in the lives of the youth, and revealed that... Read more
