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: adoration 'most important point' of faith communities
In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on the many reasons that we gather together to pray, noting that... Read more
US bishops' president: Pope calls us to 'see the person first'
The new leader of the U.S. bishops said that Pope Francis is calling Catholics to follow Christ in the Gospels... Read more
Pope's words in interview may not have been his own, Scalfari says
Editor Eugenio Scalfari has conceded it is “really possible” that some of the Pope's words he reported in the interview... Read more
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child's simplicity
Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country's recent... Read more
Eastern Patriarchs 'watchful guardians' of unity, Pope says
Pope Francis spoke with Patriarchs of various Oriental Churches during a four day gathering in Rome, stating that it is their... Read more
Pope Francis blesses man with severely disfigured face
Continuing his efforts to promote a “culture of encounter” with the disabled, Pope Francis again embraced a severely disfigured man... Read more
Knights of Columbus' Pope documentary now on DVD
The Knights of Columbus' new documentary on the life of Pope Francis and his election to the papacy will be... Read more
Pope Francis names new Fort Worth, Texas bishop
Pope Francis has named Monsignor Michael F. Olson as the new bishop of Fort Worth, Texas, setting the priest on... Read more
Human resources review expected in Vatican departments
At least 30 priests employed in Vatican departments may be removed from their posts and sent to dioceses in the... Read more
New rules for Vatican financial oversight approved by Pope
Pope Francis on Nov. 15 approved a new document on the rules for the Holy See's financial oversight agency to... Read more
Pope Francis to release first apostolic exhortation
The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will officially deliver his first post-synodal apostolic exhortation to coincide with the end... Read more
Pope to Guadalupe pilgrims: use Gospel's 'perfume' to evangelize
Pope Francis’ video message to the pilgrims gathered in Mexico City today encouraged the faithful to spread the Gospel with... Read more
Pope Francis cancels meetings due to having a cold
It was announced earlier today that Pope Francis cancelled all of his morning meetings due to a cold, but still... Read more
Pope thanks boy for entrusting him to guardian angel
A 16 year-old Argentine boy who suffers from chronic encephalopathy – a brain disorder – was moved by a letter... Read more
Pope Francis most popular name online, survey says
A new global survey has revealed that Pope Francis has topped the list of names most mentioned on the internet... Read more
Pope Francis: the hands of God are 'blistered by love'
In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled how God formed man with his own hand, emphasizing that he is a... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with Vladimir Putin
Pope Francis will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 25 at the Vatican, according to the director of... Read more
The sick are not merely 'objects of charity,' Pope reflects
In a meeting with an Italian organization dedicated to helping those in poor health go on pilgrimage, Pope Francis reminded... Read more
God carries our names in his heart, explains Pope
Pope Francis’ Sunday Angelus message emphasized the unique concern God has for every human person. Read more
Pope expresses solidarity with victims of Philippines typhoon
Pope Francis sent a message of prayer and encouragement to those who were affected by the huge storm that swept... Read more
