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.
Pope Francis condemned a massive suicide bombing at a Christian Church in Pakistan over the weekend, calling the violence unacceptable... Read more
Pope Francis spoke forcefully to the youth of Sardinia today, urging them to stay faithful to Christ and avoid the... Read more
During his Sunday homily in Sardinia, the Pope explained how we should seek Christ through the intercession of our Blessed... Read more
Pope Francis spoke with a group of workers and the unemployed in his pastoral visit to the island of Sardinia... Read more
Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more
A lengthy interview with Pope Francis published yesterday by a Jesuit publication has sparked a flood of news reports, as... Read more
Speaking to a group of gynecologists and obstetricians at the Vatican, Pope Francis affirmed that all human life has dignity... Read more
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 spoke today to new bishops gathered from across the globe, encouraging them to tend their flocks – and... Read more
During today's general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the theme of the Church as mother, saying that it... Read more
During a meeting on Monday with priests from the Diocese of Rome, Pope Francis reportedly suggested that he does not... Read more
The Church militant is similar to a widow and progresses through history searching for her divine spouse Jesus Christ, Pope... Read more
Catholics should not be indifferent to politics, Pope Francis said, but should offer their suggestions, as well as prayers that... Read more
In his Sunday Angelus, the Holy Father said the “joy of God” is ultimately found in pardoning another for his... Read more
During his morning Mass homily in Santa Marta, Pope Francis focused on the topic of gossip – saying that when... Read more
One of Pope Francis' former teachers says in a new book that the Holy Father has never supported a Marxist-based... Read more
Six months into his pontificate, Pope Francis' distinct style is beginning to take a more defined shape and is viewed... Read more
In a letter to a prominent non-believing Italian journalist, Pope Francis called dialogue a “profound and indispensable expression” of the... Read more
The Vatican has made public the packed schedule of liturgical activities Pope Francis will be involved in during the months... Read more
Pope Francis called for solidarity with refugees during his Tuesday visit to a Jesuit refugee center in Rome, reminding Christians... Read more