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 gives American Maronites youthful bishop
Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop for one of only two Maronite Catholic territories in the United States, while... Read more
Pope offers 'deep sympathy' to Quebec train victims, families
Pope Francis said he is uniting himself in prayer with the victims of the unusual train explosion that killed at... Read more
Pope grants indulgences for World Youth Day
Pope Francis will grant a plenary indulgence – a remission of all temporal punishment due to sin – to World... Read more
Buy humble bicycles, Pope advises future priests, nuns
“I think that bicycles are necessary because there’s a lot of work to do and you have to move around... Read more
Pope Francis invites homeless to dine at Vatican
On July 1 Pope Francis invited a group of 200 homeless individuals to dinner at the Vatican, where they were served in... Read more
The self-righteous 'can cook in their own stew,' says Pope
In order to do the Lord’s work, Pope Francis said, we should remember our first encounter with Jesus, in which... Read more
Jesus calls us to be missionaries, Pope Francis reflects
In his July 7 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis reminded those gathered in St. Peter’s Square that all of the faithful... Read more
Christian life is not a 'collage' of activities, Pope says
In his July 6 homily, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to be open to the renewal of the Holy Spirit,... Read more
Light of faith will illuminate the world, encyclical teaches
The theme of light is pivotal in the first Church encyclical written by “four hands.” Read more
In encyclical, Pope says 'light of faith' must transform lives
In his first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei,” or “The Light of Faith,” Pope Francis highlighted the need to let Christ’s love... Read more
Vatican archbishop: encyclical offers insight into Francis' style
A Vatican archbishop believes that the first encyclical issued by Pope Francis provides an “introduction” to the Pontiff’s teaching and... Read more
New encyclical is a spiritual 'light,' says Vatican publisher
At its title suggests, “Lumen Fidei,” – the first encyclical by Pope Francis, released July 5 – is truly a... Read more
Release of Pope Francis' first encyclical stresses beauty of faith
The first encyclical of Pope Francis – which had been started by the former Pope, Benedict XVI – has been... Read more
Pope: Christ gives us 'identity card' of freedom, salvation
During daily Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis explained that Christians are free because of Jesus, who gives them their identity... Read more
Works of mercy caress, bind Christ's wounds, Pope teaches
On the feast of Saint Thomas the Apostle, Pope Francis said that encountering Christ is done by reaching out to... Read more
Online video highlights Pope Francis' vocational path
A new animated video in 15 different languages is helping Catholics and non-Catholics learn more about Pope Francis in a... Read more
Pope will travel to Italian island to pray for immigrants
Pope Francis will travel to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on July 8 to pray for immigrants who died... Read more
Prayer is 'negotiating with the Lord,' says Pope
At his homily for daily Mass at Saint Martha House, Pope Francis called Abraham's bargaining with the Lord for the... Read more
Pope Francis' first encyclical to be released July 5
Pope Francis’ first encyclical will be published on Friday, July 5, the Vatican has announced. Read more
Jesus does not want 'remote-controlled' Christians, Pope says
During his Sunday Angelus address to thousands of pilgrims, Pope Francis said that Jesus does not want Christians to succumb... Read more
