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 delivers his first Sunday Angelus on March 17, 2013.

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Lesotho

Sep 7, 2014

By Ann Schneible

Addressing thousands of pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014.

Jesus brings us the 'new wine' of joy, Pope Francis says

Sep 5, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily on Friday Pope Francis discussed how the Pharisees condemned Jesus' apostles for not fasting, saying that... Read more

Couples at the Vatican wait to be blessed by Pope Francis on Oct. 16, 2013.

In rare move, Pope Francis to publicly celebrate 20 marriages

Sep 5, 2014

By Elise Harris

The Vatican has released the schedule of Pope Francis' main liturgical celebrations for the month of September, during which he... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014.

Pope Francis: Decadent Christians have forgotten Christ

Sep 4, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily on Thursday, Pope Francis spoke on the importance of having an encounter with Christ, saying without... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wed. general audience on Sept. 3, 2014.

Pope Francis is a 'son of the Church' on pro-life issues

Sep 4, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis has drawn praise for his firm pro-life stance as well as his approach to the topic – which... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014.

Pope Francis: the Church is a mother who guides her children

Sep 3, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his general audience Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church, turning to the aspect of her maternity, of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his general audience on April 16, 2014.

Christian identity comes from Holy Spirit, not 'theology degrees'

Sep 2, 2014

By Ann Schneible

A Christian earns his ability to speak with authority from the Holy Spirit, not from a theology degree, Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014.

Faith is rooted in God - not human approval, Pope Francis says

Sep 1, 2014

By Ann Schneible

Faith is not founded upon human wisdom, but on the power of God, as made manifest in the Gospel. This... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014.

Pope Francis to Iraqi priest: I'll never leave or forget you

Sep 1, 2014

By Elise Harris

After sending a letter to Pope Francis on the plight Iraqi refugees fleeing ISIS violence, Fr. Behnam Benoka received a... Read more

Pope Francis at the May 15, 2013 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Pope: When we become worldly, we lose Christian flavor

Aug 31, 2014

Christians must avoid the temptation to conform to the world, Pope Francis cautioned Aug. 31, stressing that they should instead... Read more

Pope Francis greets Paul Bhatti and his mother in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Aug. 27, 2014.

Pakistani leader talks persecuted Christians with Pope Francis

Aug 29, 2014

By Elise Harris

In a brief encounter with Pope Francis following his general audience yesterday, former Pakistani minister Paul Bhatti discussed persecuted Christians... Read more

The United Nations flag flies outside UN Headquarters, September 20, 2011.

UN intervention against ISIS would fit Pope's call, scholar suggests

Aug 28, 2014

By Matt Hadro

The Pope’s support of international action against attacks by the Islamic State should be met with United Nations intervention, one... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience on May 7, 2014.

Pope: division is among greatest sins of Christian communities

Aug 27, 2014

By Elise Harris

During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the unity and holiness of the Church, stating that despite the... Read more

Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. addresses journalists during a May 15, 2014 press conference.

Vatican spokesman: ISIS threat to Pope Francis unfounded

Aug 26, 2014

By Elise Harris

In response to rumors that the Islamic State may be targeting Pope Francis, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J. said there is... Read more

 Javier Zanetti (C) took part in an Aug. 25, 2014 press conference about the Sept. 1 Match for Peace in Rome's Olympic stadium.

Pope Francis' interfaith soccer match shows desire for peace

Aug 25, 2014

By Elise Harris

A priest and close friend of Pope Francis says the pontiff's idea for an upcoming inter-religious soccer match for peace... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peters Square Oct. 2, 2013.

Pope sends letter of condolence to family of James Foley

Aug 25, 2014

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis sent a letter to the family of a U.S. journalist killed by ISIS last week, assuring them of... Read more

Indonesian youth take part in the 6th Asian Youth Day with Pope Francis at Solmoe Shrine in South Korea on Aug. 15, 2014.

Pope Francis leaves Asian faithful energized after visit

Aug 24, 2014

By Elise Harris

Many across Asia from all ages and stages in life voiced their enthusiasm in seeing Pope Francis during his recent... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on Oct. 2, 2013.

Pope Francis challenges with question: How is your faith?

Aug 24, 2014

During his Angelus address Sunday Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel account of Saint Peter's recognition of Jesus as the... Read more

Pope Francis praying.

Pope calls family of US journalist James Foley

Aug 21, 2014

Pope Francis has called the family of U.S. journalist James Foley, who was beheaded by ISIS militants earlier this week,... Read more

  Pope Francis and Archbishop Georg Ganswein in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience, May 7, 2014.

Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI before trips, archbishop reveals

Aug 18, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Before any international trip Pope Francis visits Benedict XVI, a key Vatican archbishop revealed, noting the good relations between the... Read more