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 mourns 'brutal killing' of priest, urges end to violence
In comments made following his general audience address, Pope Francis lamented the killing of a Jesuit priest in Syria, and... Read more
Pope Francis to make two pastoral visits over summer
This coming summer, Pope Francis will make two pastoral visits inside of Italy, following two previous trips to the Italian... Read more
Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival
The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time... Read more
Pope to say Mass of Lord’s Supper at rehab center for disabled persons
It was announced April 7 that Pope Francis will say the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at... Read more
Vatican announces logo, motto for papal trip to Korea
The Holy See has released the official motto and logo for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to South Korea, which is... Read more
Those who truly seek goodness will be led to God, Pope affirms
In his March 31 interview with Belgian communications students, Pope Francis gave a message to both believers and non-believers, stating... Read more
Transcript: Pope Francis' March 31 interview with Belgian youth
Pope Francis recently gave an interview at the Vatican to some youth from Flanders (Belgium), accompanied by the Bishop of... Read more
Jesus can heal deadened hearts, says Pope
Pope Francis delivered a Sunday evening homily at a parish in the south of Rome, preaching about the importance of... Read more
Pope distributes free copies of Gospels
Pope Francis handed out free pocket-sized copies of the gospels to crowds filling St. Peter’s square for the Sunday Angelus,... Read more
Work on others’ behalf, Pope tells politicians
Pope Francis met with a group of Italian mayors and other political leaders Saturday morning, encouraging them to live among... Read more
Pope Francis prays for kidnapped priests, nun
Pope Francis is remembering in his prayers two Italian priests and a Canadian religious sister who were kidnapped in Cameroon... Read more
Care for poor rooted in Gospel, not communism, Pope affirms
In a March 31 interview with communications students, Pope Francis responded to previous accusations of being a communist, explaining that... Read more
Pope sends message of condolence after earthquake rocks Chile
Pope Francis sent a letter to Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile, after the country was hit by an 8.2... Read more
Pope entrusts Rwandan reconciliation to Our Lady of Kibeho
Meeting with the Rwandan bishops for their ad limina visit Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to be be agents of... Read more
Pope: Real prayer is courageous, frank dialogue with God
During his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the prayer of Moses to God in the first reading, saying that... Read more
Atlanta archbishop apologizes for $2.2 million residence
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta has apologized for constructing a new $2.2 million residence, saying the plan was well-intended, but... Read more
Pope urges faithful not to lose apostolic zeal to spiritual sloth
In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis lamented the many Christians who close the door to God’s grace out of... Read more
Protection of minors a priority for Pope, commission member says
A German priest and psychologist recently appointed to the new Vatican commission for the protection of minors has stated that... Read more
Be open to the light of Christ, encourages Pope
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis urged the faithful to open themselves to the light of Christ and not... Read more
Witness to Christ, Pope urges blind and deaf
Pope Francis held an audience with the blind and deaf on Saturday, encouraging them to become witnesses of Christ and... Read more
