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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Lights are out on the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in honor of the Pakistan victims. Sept. 22, 2013.

Peace the only solution, Pope says in wake of Pakistan bombing

Sep 23, 2013

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis condemned a massive suicide bombing at a Christian Church in Pakistan over the weekend, calling the violence unacceptable... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Pope cautions youth against selling themselves to 'merchants of death'

Sep 22, 2013

Pope Francis spoke forcefully to the youth of Sardinia today, urging them to stay faithful to Christ and avoid the... Read more

Pope Francis lays flowers at the foot of the statue of Our Lady of Lujan on May 8, 2013.

Seek God through his Mother, Pope encourages faithful

Sep 22, 2013

During his Sunday homily in Sardinia, the Pope explained how we should seek Christ through the intercession of our Blessed... Read more

Pope Francis greets children as they arrive in Vatican City June 23, 2013.

Pope Francis rejects 'throw-away culture'

Sep 22, 2013

Pope Francis spoke with a group of workers and the unemployed in his pastoral visit to the island of Sardinia... Read more

St. Peter's Square.

American among wave of papal appointments, confirmations

Sep 21, 2013

Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica

Pope’s interview prompts flurry of media reactions

Sep 21, 2013

A lengthy interview with Pope Francis published yesterday by a Jesuit publication has sparked a flood of news reports, as... Read more

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Pope Francis asks doctors to spread the Gospel of Life

Sep 20, 2013

By CNA Staff

Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013.

Proclaim fullness of Gospel, Pope teaches in interview

Sep 19, 2013

In a new wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis called for Christians to “heal wounds” in society by sharing the entirety of... Read more

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

Pope exhorts world's new bishops to be welcoming pastors

Sep 19, 2013

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis spoke today to new bishops gathered from across the globe, encouraging them to tend their flocks – and... Read more

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

Pope Francis says Church lives, 'suffers' for her children

Sep 18, 2013

By Elise Harris

During today's general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the theme of the Church as mother, saying that it... Read more

Pope Francis at Sunday Mass, July 7, 2013.

Vatican analyst: Pope distanced himself from liberation theology

Sep 17, 2013

During a meeting on Monday with priests from the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis reportedly suggested that he does not... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013.

Church is like a widow seeking her husband, Pope says

Sep 17, 2013

The Church militant is similar to a widow and progresses through history searching for her divine spouse Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more

Pope Francis greets the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square on May 20, 2015.

Pope calls faithful to pray, participate actively in politics

Sep 16, 2013

Catholics should not be indifferent to politics, Pope Francis said, but should offer their suggestions, as well as prayers that... Read more

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

Forgiveness is the 'joy of God,' Pope says

Sep 15, 2013

In his Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father said the “joy of God” is ultimately found in pardoning another for his... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowds outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013.

Gossip is a form of murder, Pope Francis reflects

Sep 14, 2013

During his morning Mass homily in Santa Marta, Pope Francis focused on the topic of gossip – saying that when... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013.

Francis' teacher says Pope never supported Marxist theology

Sep 13, 2013

One of Pope Francis' former teachers says in a new book that the Holy Father has never supported a Marxist-based... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Pope's first six months reveal a 'rich, complex' personality

Sep 13, 2013

By Elise Harris

Six months into his pontificate, Pope Francis' distinct style is beginning to take a more defined shape and is viewed... Read more

Pope Francis greets children as they arrive in Vatican City aboard a train during the Journey of Beauty event June 23, 2013.

Dialogue essential to Christianity, Pope tells non-believing journalist

Sep 13, 2013

In a letter to a prominent non-believing Italian journalist, Pope Francis called dialogue a “profound and indispensable expression” of the... Read more

Pope Francis greets children as they arrive in Vatican City aboard a train during the Journey of Beauty event June 23, 2013.

Vatican releases Pope's busy schedule leading up to December

Sep 12, 2013

The Vatican has made public the packed schedule of liturgical activities Pope Francis will be involved in during the months... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Pope Francis urges faithful to help meet refugees' needs

Sep 12, 2013

Pope Francis called for solidarity with refugees during his Tuesday visit to a Jesuit refugee center in Rome, reminding Christians... Read more