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.
The Latest
Pope uses Twitter to mobilize prayers for Texas victims
Pope Francis tweeted a prayer request for the victims of a fertilizer plant explosion in Texas. Read more
Without evangelization Church becomes babysitter, Pope warns
If Catholics do not proclaim Jesus with their lives, then the Church becomes “not the mother, but the babysitter,” Pope... Read more
Syrian patriarch asks Vatican to increase peace efforts
The most powerful Catholic leader in Syria met Pope Francis today to ask the Vatican to get more involved in... Read more
Rejecting Holy Spirit's work in Vatican II is 'foolish,' Pope says
The work of the Holy Spirit at the Second Vatican Council is not yet finished, Pope Francis said, because many... Read more
Financial decisions key factor in Pope's reform drive
One month into his papacy, Pope Francis has made his first episcopal and administrative appointments and has met with heads... Read more
Pope Francis assures Iran, Pakistan quake victims of prayers
Pope Francis is praying for the victims of the earthquake that killed 35 and injured 100 in Iran and Pakistan. Read more
Advisory group will not weaken Pope's power, analyst explains
Although some have worried Pope Francis’ creation of a group of cardinals to advise him means he is giving up... Read more
Benedict XVI receives birthday greetings from Pope Francis
Pope Francis made a phone call on the morning of April 16 to wish a happy 86th birthday to his... Read more
Pope urges Bostonians to combat evil with good
Pope Francis is praying for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing and encouraging them not to be overcome by... Read more
Pope backs reform of US sisters' leadership conference
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican’s assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, which found it had “serious doctrinal... Read more
Sacrifice necessary for Christian life, Pope teaches
Pope Francis delved deeper into the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, highlighting proclamation, witness and worship as essential... Read more
Pope personally thanks State department for overtime
The last month of papal transition meant that the employees of the Vatican’s Secretariat of State worked long hours, so... Read more
Pope thanks foundation for fighting material, spiritual poverty
Pope Francis told members of The Papal Foundation that their contributions are helping combat “the many forms of material and... Read more
World misses God but it can see your joy, Pope tells audience
Pope Francis urged Catholics to serve humanity by showing “the joy of being children of God” to the world, since... Read more
Pope salutes his favorite soccer team
Diverse groups from around the world were present at this morning’s general audience, but one – the Pope’s favorite soccer... Read more
Pope celebrates Mass with America's highest-ranking Latino bishop
The Pope celebrated Mass with Archbishop José H. Gomez, the highest-ranking American bishop of Hispanic origin, on the feast of... Read more
Pope to visit Rome center for undocumented refugees
A priest in Rome says Pope Francis personally called him to say he will visit the Astalli Center, a local... Read more
Pope Francis finds high favor among Americans
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority of Americans, including Catholics, have a largely... Read more
Rio archbishop invites Pope to visit poor neighborhood
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro proposed an agenda for Pope Francis' visit to Brazil this summer for World Youth... Read more
Next Fargo bishop hopes to copy Pope's service
Monsignor John T. Folda, who has been appointed Bishop of Fargo by Pope Francis, says he hopes to follow the... Read more
