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 gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013.

Value silence, encourages Pope

Dec 20, 2013

Pope Francis reflected on in the importance of silence in his daily homily, noting that God’s plan of salvation always... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Rome's Campo Verano cemetery for All Saints Day on Nov. 1, 2013.

Pope Francis documentary becomes Amazon bestseller

Dec 19, 2013

A recent documentary on Pope Francis, “Francis: The Pope From The New World,” has become a bestseller on Amazon.com and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Humility is necessary for fruitfulness, emphasizes Pope

Dec 19, 2013

Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order... Read more

Pope Francis visits the Brazilian community of Varginha July 25, 2013.

Pope Francis sends Christmas presents to 2,000 poor immigrants

Dec 18, 2013

Two thousand immigrants at a shelter near the Vatican received simple Christmas presents from Pope Francis on the evening of... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a rosary for a pilgrim in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013.

Pope: A Christian refusing to serve others is a 'pagan'

Dec 18, 2013

In his Wednesday general audience this morning, Pope Francis stressed the importance of humility and service in the Christian life.  Read more

Peter Faber.

Pope Francis declares sainthood of early Jesuit, Peter Faber

Dec 17, 2013

Pope Francis recognized the sainthood of early Jesuit Peter Faber on Dec. 17 after holding a private audience with Cardinal... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 2, 2013.

Pope Francis' 77th birthday marked with simple celebration

Dec 17, 2013

December 17 is the 77th birthday of Pope Francis, who wanted to celebrate the day in the familial setting of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience Dec. 11, 2013.

Holiness means 'letting God write our history,' preaches Pope

Dec 17, 2013

Pope Francis’ daily homily focused on the importance of allowing God to be active and present in our daily lives.  Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 2, 2013.

Pope Francis: Christians worldwide are 'united in blood'

Dec 16, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

In an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15, Pope Francis called ecumenical dialogue a priority of his pontificate,... Read more

Pope Francis gives an exclusive interview to Italian newspaper La Stampa on Dec. 15, 2013.

New Pope interview touches on Church political reform

Dec 16, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis' recent interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15 addressed some of the more political issues in the... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013.

Pope prays for Church to be 'free of clericalism'

Dec 16, 2013

In his daily homily preached in the Santa Marta chapel, Pope Francis emphasized the need for prophets in the Church... Read more

A statue of the Baby Jesus from a Nativity scene is held up for the blessing at St Peter's Square on “Bambinelli” Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013.

Church is a 'house of joy,' Pope stresses on Gaudete Sunday

Dec 15, 2013

In his Angelus address on the third Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis emphasized the joy of the Christian message and... Read more

Pope Francis leads the Bishops of Italy in a solemn Profession of Faith in St. Peter's Basilica for their 65th General Assembly May 23, 2013.

Pope addresses Marxism accusations, women cardinals

Dec 15, 2013

In an interview published Dec. 14 in the Italian newspaper La Stampa, Pope Francis has responded to several questions touching... Read more

Cardinal Kurt Koch.

Ecumenism with Orthodox is near to Pope's heart, cardinal says

Dec 14, 2013

The relationship between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches is very important to Pope Francis, said the president of the Pontifical... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013.

Pope Francis visits Vatican children's clinic

Dec 14, 2013

On the morning of Dec. 14, Pope Francis paid a visit to patients and workers of the pediatric dispensary of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 30, 2013.

Don't be 'allergic' to preaching the truth, Pope warns

Dec 13, 2013

By Elise Harris

In his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned Christians not to be overly-critical of those who preach the Gospel, emphasizing that... Read more

Pope Francis welcomes Benedict XVI back to the Vatican at Mater Ecclesia monastery on May 2, 2013

Benedict XVI still in the service of St. Peter, colleague says

Dec 13, 2013

By Elise Harris

Manfred Lütz, a close colleague of Benedict XVI, revealed in a recent interview that he is still in contact with... Read more

Pope highlights 'joy of the Church' on Twitter anniversary

Dec 12, 2013

One year after the official opening of the papal Twitter account, Pope Francis invited his nearly 11 million followers on... Read more

  (L-R) Bishop-designate Michael Sis (Photo

Pope names two new bishops for Mississippi and Texas

Dec 12, 2013

Pope Francis has named two U.S. priests as the next bishops of the Dioceses of Jackson, Miss. and San Angelo,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 30, 2013.

Fraternity is the 'foundation' of peace, Pope's message says

Dec 12, 2013

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis' first message for the World Day of Peace was issued today by the Vatican, revealing the pontiff's special... Read more