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 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
Where does every vocation start? The family, Pope Francis says
In a meeting with members of the Italian Adult Catholic Scouting Movement, Pope Francis stressed the “educative mission” of the... Read more
Cardinal Burke moved to Order of Malta, Mamberti to lead Signatura
After six years serving as prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, Cardinal Raymond Burke has been appointed... Read more
Pope commends Malawians' pledge to family despite obstacles
Addressing the bishops from the southeast African nation of Malawi on Thursday, Pope Francis noted his gratitude to their people... Read more
Pope Francis blasts 'pagan' Christians as 'enemies of the cross'
In his daily homily for Mass at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis urged the faithful against living as lukewarm... Read more
Hearing God's voice is hard if you're self-absorbed, Pope warns
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis cautioned not to be too self-reliant, saying that this attitude can lead to... Read more
Men, women, and the power of marriage: Pope Francis to give key address
Later this month Pope Francis will meet with intellectuals and inter-religious faith leaders from around the world to examine the... Read more
Pope Francis: Our faith is based on Christ, not 'persuasive words'
The “rock” of our faith is not found in “wise and persuasive words,” Pope Francis said, but rather in the... Read more
Mary the center of heavenly host, Pope says on All Saints Day
In his Angelus address for the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said that it is a joy to have... Read more
Pope Francis approves new constitutions for Legionaries of Christ
After four years of drafts and adjustments, the troubled Legion of Christ has announced that its new constitutions have been... Read more
It's not the law that saves you – it's Christ, Pope reflects
Christians who cling to the law and not to love are like the hypocrite Pharisees in the Gospel, Pope Francis... Read more
Vatican astronomer yawns at frenzy over Pope's Big Bang words
A leading Vatican astronomer said that although some see Pope Francis' recent words on the Big Bang as signifying a... Read more
The devil is no myth – he's real and we must fight him, Pope says
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that the devil is more than and an idea, and in order... Read more
Pope: Fighting for the poor doesn't make me Communist – it makes me Catholic
Pope Francis spoke out against oppression of the poor due to greed and warned again of the growing presence of... Read more
The Church's mystery: it's both visible and spiritual, Pope says
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke of the visible actions carried out by the Church, explaining that they... Read more
Are you Catholic? Then stay in the Church, Pope says
Pope Francis said that those waiting at the threshold of the Church without going inside are not true members of... Read more
Asia Bibi to Pope Francis: Pray for me, your daughter
A Catholic woman condemned to death in Pakistan for allegedly violating the country's blasphemy law has asked Pope Francis for... Read more
Francis inaugurates bust of Benedict, emphasizes unity of faith, science
Addressing the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on Monday, Pope Francis unveiled a bust of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, lauding his... Read more
You are hurting the Church if you're lukewarm, Pope Francis warns
In his homily for Mass celebrated at the Santa Marta residence Monday Pope Francis warned against the harm of “lukewarm”... Read more
'What is being proposed is not marriage' – Pope calls for defense of family
In an audience with members of an international Marian movement, Pope Francis warned that the sacrament of marriage has been... Read more
