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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Vatican: Pope washing women inmates' feet a 'beautiful' gesture
In response to controversy, the Vatican's spokesman has praised Pope Francis' “simple” act of love for including two women among... Read more
Welcome Jesus as a friend, Pope encourages at Easter Vigil
Pope Francis called on Christians to let the risen Jesus enter their lives and to welcome him with trust as... Read more
Papal preacher urges Church to remove barriers to the Gospel
On Good Friday, papal preacher Father Raniero Cantalamessa urged Catholics to seize “this moment in which a new time is... Read more
Youths who wrote Good Friday meditations ask for peace
A leader of the Lebanese youth groups that wrote the meditations for today’s Via Crucis at the Coliseum said they... Read more
'I do this with my heart,' Pope says before washing inmates' feet
Pope Francis recalled for around 40 young detainees how Jesus washed the disciples’ feet and said that he would willingly... Read more
Pope advances sainthood causes for persecuted Catholics
Pope Francis has approved moving ahead with 16 causes for sainthood, which include multiple 20th-century martyrs, the foundress of a... Read more
Vatican did not expect Pope to visit youth prison
Vatican officials thought Pope Francis would only celebrate Holy Thursday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, but an invitation from a... Read more
Pope to priests: anointing others will strengthen your heart
The Pope told priests that if they “anoint” others by bringing the grace of God to their everyday realities, they... Read more
Pope Francis to offer hope by washing young inmates' feet
Pope Francis’ decision to wash the feet of 12 young people at a juvenile detention center on Holy Thursday is... Read more
Pope calls for end to Central African Republic violence
Pope Francis appealed for an “immediate halt to violence and looting” in the Central African Republic after a coup toppled... Read more
Vatican TV documentary reveals Pope Francis' first words
The Vatican Television Center will release the documentary “Francesco” next week, providing an intimate look at the historic events that... Read more
Holy Week is time to bring Christ to forgotten, Pope teaches
Pope Francis said Holy Week is a time for moving beyond a “dull or mechanical” way of living the faith... Read more
Good Friday stations pray for Christian unity in Middle East
A Syrian Christian who fled the fighting in his country believes that the Good Friday Stations of the Cross at... Read more
Argentine press claims Pope Francis will visit country in December
Two of Argentina's leading newspapers reported today that Pope Francis will visit the country this year during the first half... Read more
Pope plans to live in Vatican workers' residence
Pope Francis said this morning he will stay at Saint Martha’s residence instead of moving to the Apostolic Palace, according... Read more
Pope sends Passover greeting, asks for prayers
In keeping with tradition, Pope Francis sent a message to the Jewish community in Rome, wishing them a good Passover... Read more
Priest says Pope's election bearing spiritual fruit in Argentina
Father Marcelo Pettinaroli, pastor of Our Lady of Carmen in Buenos Aires, said the election of Pope Francis has brought... Read more
Two books by Pope Francis due to be published in Italian
Two books written by Pope Francis while he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires will be presented to the Italian press... Read more
Pope plans full Easter schedule with a twist
Pope Francis will celebrate a full schedule this Holy Week, including washing the feet of youth detainees and leading the... Read more
Pope's election changed headlines but decisions loom
“The election of Pope Francis marked a change in the newspapers headlines regarding the Church,” according to Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri,... Read more
