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 offers a lesson from a ham and cheese sandwich
Pope Francis brought laughter to a group of young people gathered at the Vatican Nov.15 when he quoted an Argentinean... Read more
Thinking of yourself won’t make you holy, but serving others will, Pope says
In his weekly general audience address, Pope Francis said that holiness can never be selfish, but is a gift that... Read more
Pope: Christians living under false appearances are 'dead'
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke of how we must never be content with where we are in... Read more
Lots of high fives: Philly celebrates announcement of Pope's visit
Pope Francis’ official confirmation of a visit to Philadelphia in 2015 has stoked great Catholic enthusiasm and prompted hopes that... Read more
Pope's visit to Philly will be 'icing on the cake' for family meeting
After Pope Francis officially confirmed that he will visit Philadelphia next fall for the World Meeting of Families, Archbishop Charles... Read more
Pope Francis: Children have right to a mother and father
Children have the right to be raised by a mother and a father, Pope Francis said, emphasizing that “the family... Read more
It's official! Pope Francis announces 2015 visit to US
Pope Francis on Monday officially announced that he will visit the U.S. in September 2015, including a visit to the... Read more
Dialogue with immigrants overcomes tensions, Pope says
Pope Francis made an appeal for peace and dialogue with members of immigrant communities in his remarks after the weekly... Read more
Pope Francis blasts abortion, euthanasia as 'sins against God'
Pope Francis told a group of Catholic doctors that “playing with life” in ways like abortion and euthanasia is sinful,... Read more
Bathrooms of St. Peter's soon to include showers for homeless
After hearing from a homeless man that a bath is more urgently need than food in Rome, the Vatican’s papal... Read more
Example – not words – transmits faith to youth, Pope Francis says
Addressing the children who filled the chapel at the Santa Marta residence on Nov. 14, Pope Francis said that –... Read more
What will the Pope be up to in Sri Lanka, Philippines? Take a look
Today the Vatican published the official itinerary for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, during which... Read more
How one bishop sees marriage as key to 'culture of encounter'
With marriage in crisis in the modern world, the faithful have a duty to work for its restoration, promoting the... Read more
Pope Francis – Do you have what it takes to be a good priest?
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the qualities needed to be a true minister of God, saying... Read more
You can't serve others if you're lazy or controlling, Pope says
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis said that Jesus’ service to others has no boundaries, and warned of those... Read more
Top Vatican jobs: The 'Francis effect' on the Roman Curia
The latest round of major appointments to top positions in the Vatican hierarchy shows that change is afoot as Pope... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz: Want to strengthen families? Witness 'truths of the faith'
In responding to crises faced by modern families, the Church must work to restore hope and confidence that the call... Read more
Fidelity to Bishop of Rome crucial to evangelization, US bishops say
In a message to Pope Francis on Monday, the U.S. bishops vowed fidelity to the Holy See and voiced hope... Read more
Pope: Unforgiving Christians cause scandal, damage faith
A Christian who causes scandal destroys the faith and a Christian who does not forgive causes scandal – but it... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes 'heroic virtue' of 12-year-old boy
Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes for a 12-year-old Italian boy who died late 1970s as well as seven other... Read more
