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 proclaimed TIME's 2013 'Person of the Year'
On this morning's episode of “Today Show” Time Magazine announced their choice of Pope Francis for the 2013 “Person of... Read more
Mary’s 'embrace' shows unity of the Americas, says Pope
At the end of his general audience, Pope Francis reflected on tomorrow’s feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of... Read more
Pope: Final Judgment brings comfort, despite our fears
In his general audience Pope Francis reflected that the reality of the Final Judgment allows us to trust in God... Read more
Thousands in Argentina celebrate Mary Undoer of Knots
Thousands of Argentineans gathered on Dec. 8 to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the enthroning of an image of Mary... Read more
Do not fear the tender consolation of God, Pope says
Pope Francis dedicated his homily this morning to discussing the consolation of God, noting that it brings hope and that... Read more
Columnist: Pope's words rooted in Christ, not Marx
Columnist Kathleen Parker has said free market-supporting conservatives are wrong to attack Pope Francis as a Marxist, saying his comments... Read more
Priest lauds Pope's commitment to protection of children
The founder of a new center aiding victims of abuse and their families praised the “courageous” actions of Pope Francis... Read more
On Marian feast, Pope Francis prays for holiness
On a day dedicated to celebrating the Mother of God, Pope Francis made a special trip in Rome to pray... Read more
Pope says Mary's whole existence is 'yes' to God
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis focused his Sunday Angelus message on the importance of Mary as... Read more
Pope says caring for sick brings 'the smile of God'
Pope Francis released his message for the World Day of the Sick Dec. 7, emphasizing the important role of hope... Read more
Pope: Neglect of human dignity causes 'practical atheism'
On Saturday afternoon Pope Francis met with members of an international organization that promotes human dignity, warning them against a... Read more
Pope says early Christians a model for 'digital age' Church
Today Pope Francis met with members of the Pontifical Council for the Laity who had gathered to discuss the theme,... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Mandela's creation of a 'new South Africa'
After the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela, Pope Francis issued a letter offering condolences to his family... Read more
Over 10,000 youth to send birthday card to Pope Francis
More than 10,000 young people have signed a giant birthday card for Pope Francis, offering their prayers and well-wishes for... Read more
Christian words without Christ bring 'madness,' says Pope
In his daily homily on Dec. 5, Pope Francis reflected that the words and actions of a Christian must be... Read more
If Pope could perform one miracle, it would be 'to heal children'
During a recent visit to a parish on the outskirts of Rome, Pope Francis revealed that if he had the... Read more
Francis and Benedict linked in call for joyful priests
At a presentation of a work by Benedict XVI on the priesthood, the head of the Vatican's doctrine office said... Read more
A Church without joy is unimaginable, Pope Francis says
The Pope focused his daily homily this morning on the themes of joy and peace, emphasizing that our God “is... Read more
Bishop counters dismissals of Pope's economic warnings
Critics of Pope Francis' warnings about capitalism are reducing him to a “cartoonish socialist” to diminish the seriousness of his... Read more
Pope to dedicate 2015 to consecrated life
At a meeting with the Union of Superiors General held Nov. 29, Pope Francis mentioned that he would be dedicating... Read more
