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 confirms faith encyclical nearly done
Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more
Francis celebrates first Mass in Spanish as Pope
“It feels good,” Pope Francis said today as he celebrated Mass in his native language of Spanish for the first... Read more
Pope confident bishops will keep improving dialogue
Pope Francis said he trusts that bishops will continue to improve their dialogue and collaboration with him and with each... Read more
Rabbi calls friend's election to papacy good for dialogue
Rabbi Abraham Skorka believes that Pope Francis’ election offers a chance for Christian-Jewish relationships to grow, especially as the world... Read more
Latin American religious backtrack on Pope and gay lobby
In response to media flurry, the Latin American Confederation of Men and Women Religious (CLAR) released a statement on June... Read more
Pope calls for end to 'plague' of child labor
Pope Francis has launched an appeal against child labor, calling it an “deplorable phenomenon" during his Wednesday general audience. Read more
'God is stronger,' Pope insists as he urges outreach
Pope Francis asked the tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to overcome divisions and the fear... Read more
Pope targets longing for past, 'adolescent progressivism'
The progress of the Church can be hindered by the dual temptations of wanting to remain in the past and... Read more
Pope calls for 'culture of encounter' towards disabled
Highlighting the spiritual gift of faith seen in Jesus’ healing of the blind, Pope Francis encouraged an ‘active participation’ of... Read more
Pope encourages Church rich in praise, not wealth
Pope Francis pointed out that Saint Peter did not have a bank account, as he warned against the dangers of... Read more
Comfort of Holy Spirit, world don't mix, Pope states
Pope Francis said Christians cannot receive consolation from both the Holy Spirit and the spirit of the world if they... Read more
Jesuit writers get quick answer to papal audience request
Just one month after their request, Pope Francis has scheduled a private audience with the college of writers from La... Read more
Pope dwells on God's wordless love
Pope Francis said God does not love us with words but through closeness and tenderness during his morning Mass on... Read more
Pope gives children advice on facing doubts about faith
Setting aside his prepared text, Pope Francis tackled questions from children about having faith in times of doubt, his friends... Read more
'I didn't want to be Pope,' Francis tells children
Pope Francis told thousands of children who gathered at the Vatican on Friday that he did not want to be... Read more
'Stop hiding idols in your saddles,' Pope advises
Pope Francis said everyone has “hidden idols” buried in their personalities and recommended discovering and discarding them in order to... Read more
Pope to future diplomats: 'don't be ridiculous'
Pope Francis warned priests studying to serve in the papal diplomatic corps and the Vatican’s Secretariat of State not to... Read more
Pope Francis will brave Rome's summer heat
Breaking with the practice of his predecessors, Pope Francis will not take a long summer vacation and will stay in... Read more
Expert says Church's abuse prevention should differ for each culture
An expert on dealing with sexual abuse cases within the Church says prevention guidelines being developed with Vatican oversight should... Read more
Pope says lamenting suffering is form of prayer
Pope Francis said lamenting suffering is a form of prayer and is not a sin, during his daily morning Mass.... Read more
