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.
In his Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis said that God does not discriminate about who is invited to his banquet,... Read more
In his thanksgiving Mass for the canonization of two Canadian saints Pope Francis said that a true missionary goes out... Read more
In his homily on Friday Pope Francis encouraged faithful to guard their hearts by doing a daily examination of conscience,... Read more
With Paul VI due to be beatified at the end of the Synod on the Family, his teaching on the... Read more
Speaking to the crowds that filled Saint Peter's Square during the weekly General Audience on Oct. 8, Pope Francis repeated... Read more
In their announcement of the Pope’s schedule for his visit to the European Parliament next month, the Vatican also revealed... Read more
During the opening session for the extraordinary synod on the family, Pope Francis told participants not to be afraid of... Read more
“In order for the family to proceed well, with faith and hope,” said Pope Francis to crowds in St. Peter's... Read more
The work of the Synod on the Family is more than a discussion of ideals or a show of intelligence,... Read more
In a prayer vigil set before the opening of the synod of bishops, Pope Francis said we must be attentive... Read more
The Holy Father reflected on today’s Gospel reading from Luke 10:13-16, saying that it was the leaders of Christ’s day... Read more
Despite media expectations for the upcoming synod of bishops, Pope Francis will make his final decisions in his legitimate role... Read more
An elderly couple who lost everything after fleeing their home due to ISIS violence met with Pope Francis on Sunday,... Read more
Pope Francis dedicated his weekly general audience to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, saying that rather than making... Read more
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis said “complaining” to God in times of suffering can be a prayer, but... Read more
The schedule of liturgical celebrations over which Pope Francis will preside in October is mainly booked with events surrounding the... Read more
On Monday’s feast of the archangels Pope Francis spoke of the ongoing battle between the devil and mankind, encouraging attendees... Read more
Retired pontiff Benedict XVI joined some 50,000 pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday, Sept. 28 for a meeting between... Read more
There is no future without the encounter between generations, Pope Francis said – addressing the tens of thousands of grandparents... Read more
Personal conversion is the key to the work and fruits of the Church, Pope Francis told bishops visiting Rome from... Read more