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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Defend others before the Father, Pope Francis urges
In his daily homily Pope Francis warned that those who judge others are “obsessed” and far from God, stating that... Read more
God's immeasurable love transforms lives, emphasizes Pope
In his Sunday Angelus today Pope Francis stressed the limitless nature of God’s love that transforms the heart and life... Read more
Pope slams mafia as 'adorers of evil'
In his homily at the Saturday evening anticipated Mass during his day trip to Italy’s Calabria region, Pope Francis denounced... Read more
God is a 'master of reintegration,' Pope assures prisoners
In the first major meeting of his 12-hour pastoral visit to the Calabria region of southern Italy today, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope encourages priests to work in joy, brotherhood
During his one day his visit to Italian town Cassano all'Jonio, Pope Francis met with the priests of the diocese,... Read more
Pope: problem of drug use is not solved by other drugs
In a message for an international conference on enforcing drug laws, Pope Francis denounced the trend of offering addicts narcotics... Read more
Vatican releases itinerary for Pope’s visit to Korea
The Holy See has officially announced what Pope Francis’ schedule will be while in South Korea later this summer, during... Read more
New York archdiocese receives three new auxiliary bishops
Pope Francis on Saturday appointed three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of New York, including one priest who ministered at... Read more
Pope Francis: Europe is tired, must be rejuvenated
In a visit to a community dedicated to serving the poor and needy, Pope Francis warned of the poverty of... Read more
Pope invites Romans, pilgrims to Eucharistic procession
During his Sunday Angelus remarks reflecting on divine love, Pope Francis invited all the Romans and pilgrims gathered in St.... Read more
Pope's World Mission Day message: Humanity needs Christ
The Vatican has released Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Day, which focuses on the continuing need for all Christians... Read more
Live solidarity in a concrete way, urges Pope
On Saturday, Pope Francis met with an Italian group dedicated to the service of the poor, encouraging them to continue... Read more
Pope's boyhood home declared historic site
The city council of Buenos Aires voted on Thursday to designate as a “Historic Site” the home where Jorge Mario... Read more
Pope Francis: God always prepares us for our mission
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the mission given to each of us by God, stating that when... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' Interview with 'La Vanguardia'
In an interview granted with Spanish-language magazine "La Vanguardia" on Monday, Pope Francis lauded Pius XII for his efforts in... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
May the World Cup be a 'feast of solidarity,' Pope exhorts
In a video message Pope Francis sent for the start of the World Cup, he outlined the importance of good... Read more
A young woman's confirmation gift: reading at Pope's Mass
After three years of waiting to be confirmed, Clemence Figeac was asked to read an intention of the faithful during... Read more
Pope's Sri Lanka trip will be January 13-15
The coordinator of Sri Lankan migrants in Italy has confirmed the dates announced by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for Pope Francis’... Read more
Arab Christian witnesses grace of Pope's prayer for peace
The inter-faith prayer for peace in the Middle East held by Pope Francis last Sunday reminds us that peace is... Read more
