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 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
Obama meets with Pope at time of 'tense' relations with Church
U.S. President Barack Obama’s March 27 meeting with Pope Francis comes at a time of tension between his administration and... Read more
Pope, Obama discuss relations between Church and State
During the March 27 meeting between Pope Francis and President Barack Obama, the two exchanged cordial discussion regarding the state... Read more
Upcoming day of reconciliation announced by Pope
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis announced that March 29-30 would be “24 hours for the Lord,” during which people... Read more
Pope appoints Canon Law expert to Council for Economy
Today Pope Francis nominated an expert in the Church’s legal system as the new Prelate Secretary for the recently-created Council... Read more
Pope institutes commission for protecting minors
Today Pope Francis instituted the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, issuing the names of eight members tasked with... Read more
Benedict XVI sends Pope commentary on early interview
Former Pope Benedict XVI sent a four-page commentary to Pope Francis on the September 2013 interview he granted to Jesuit... Read more
Concluding spiritual exercises, Pope calls for renewed focus on Christ
Returning to the Vatican after a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis emphasized that we should not be discouraged... Read more
Pope's exercises highlight danger of worldly temptations
During Pope Francis’ spiritual exercises, Msgr. Angelo De Donatis focused his meditations on the Grace of God, warning against worldly... Read more
Speaker Boehner invites Pope Francis to address Congress
Speaker of the House John Boehner has extended an open invitation to Pope Francis to address a joint meeting of... Read more
Fr. Lombardi: Pope is spending anniversary in prayer
In light of the Pope Francis’ first anniversary as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican has stated that the pontiff is... Read more
Pope to hold first official audience with the blind, deaf
As the first pontiff to meet with those who are blind and deaf in an exclusive audience, Pope Francis will... Read more
Bishops laud Pope’s humility, care for poor on anniversary
In a statement released on the occasion of the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, US bishops praised the pontiff... Read more
Global youth garner thanks for Pope on first anniversary
A group of young people from around the world have launched a campaign called Grazie Francesco – Thank You Francis... Read more
Before conclave, Bergoglio stressed need to focus on Christ
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has shared some of his memories of the meetings held in preparation for the 2013 conclave, recounting... Read more
Papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo now open to public
Known as the Barberini Gardens, the historic area of Castel Gandalfo has been declared open to the general public by... Read more
In first year, Pope Francis has challenged 'all' to live Gospel
Anticipating the one-year anniversary of the election of Pope Francis as the Bishop of Rome, Catholic leaders nationwide have reflect... Read more
