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 Francis rides through St. Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 before his Papal Inauguration Mass.

Rome's mayor 'touched' by Pope's simplicity

Mar 20, 2013

The mayor of Rome said that the simple humility of Pope Francis “really touched” his heart after the Mass that... Read more

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Pope says world religious leaders united by truth, beauty

Mar 20, 2013

Pope Francis told world religious leaders that the desire to search for truth, beauty and goodness is what keeps them... Read more

Thomas More College launches 'New World' scholarship in honor of Pope

Mar 20, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

New Hampshire's Thomas More College of Liberal Arts has announced a new scholarship for students from the Americas after the... Read more

Dr. Mark Labberton.

Protestant seminary to keep positive ties with Church

Mar 19, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Fuller Theological Seminary, a leading center for the formation of evangelical Protestant pastors, will continue to promote positive relations with... Read more

CNA

Pope Francis honored in special Buenos Aires Mass

Mar 19, 2013

Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, apostolic nuncio to Argentina, celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving to offer gratitude and prayers for... Read more

Pope Francis wears the red and white pallium around his neck during his Installation Mass in St. Peter's Square, March 19, 2013.

Francis' papal symbols linked to past Popes

Mar 19, 2013

When Pope Francis was installed as Bishop of Rome today, the two major symbols of the authority he received were... Read more

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Pope Francis will attend World Youth Day, officials confirm

Mar 19, 2013

The president of the Brazilian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis, has confirmed that Pope Francis will travel to Brazil... Read more

CNA

Pope sends love to Argentina before inauguration

Mar 19, 2013

After asking Argentinians not to come to Rome and give to the poor instead, Pope Francis called a large gathering... Read more

Argentinian pilgrims lead the rush into Saint Peter's Square on the morning of Pope Francis' March 19, 2013 inauguration.

Pilgrim at Pope's Mass: 'Today everyone feels Argentinian'

Mar 19, 2013

Everyone felt a little Argentinian and extremely happy today, according to members of diverse religious orders who attended the Pope’s... Read more

The faithful listen as Pope Francis delivers the homily at his March 19, 2013 inauguration.

Everyone must be 'protector' like St. Joseph, Pope says

Mar 19, 2013

Pope Francis called on all people to be “protectors,” like Saint Joseph, by watching over and caring for the poor,... Read more

Rep. Dan Lipinski and Rep. Chris Smith.

Congressional delegates praise Pope's loving example

Mar 18, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

Members of Congress traveling to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis praised the new Pontiff as a... Read more

CNA

Pope possesses wisdom and simplicity, Argentine cardinal says

Mar 18, 2013

The retired cardinal of Parana, Argentina, described his friend Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio – now Pope Francis – as an able... Read more

Posters welcoming Pope Francis are spreading across Rome as the city prepares for the newly elected Pope's inauguration on March 19, 2013.

Pope Francis' inauguration brings world to Rome

Mar 18, 2013

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to converge on St. Peter’s Square March 19 for the installation of Pope... Read more

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Priest defends Pope Francis against 'Dirty War' accusations

Mar 18, 2013

In a CNA column, professor and priest Father Matthew Lamb dispels allegations that Pope Francis did not speak out against... Read more

Pope Francis, his coat of arms and motto. CNA file photo.

Pope keeps motto of mercy from Buenos Aires

Mar 18, 2013

Pope Francis decided this morning that he would keep both the motto and coat of arms that he used during... Read more

Pope Francis appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica just after his March 13, 2013 election.

Pope Francis will shake up more than Vatican schedules

Mar 18, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

All the Vatican officials will continue in their positions “until otherwise provided” while Pope Francis takes time for “reflection, prayer... Read more

Pope Francis gives his first Angelus from his window at St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis cracks two jokes in first Angelus, winning more hearts

Mar 17, 2013

The new Pope's spontaneity was revealed again today after he cracked two jokes during his very first Angelus prayer in... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the cardinals in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace on March 15, 2013.

Weigel thinks Pope Francis embodies Church's future

Mar 16, 2013

Catholic author and scholar George Weigel believes that Pope Francis embodies the type of Catholicism that is needed for the... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Wikileaks shows US Vatican embassy profiled Pope Francis in 2005

Mar 16, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Leaked U.S. State Department cables published by Wikileaks show that the U.S. Vatican Embassy saw the future Pope Francis as... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to 5,000 journalists at Paul VI Hall.

Pope to journalists: 'I love you so much and I thank you for everything'

Mar 16, 2013

Pope Francis told thousands of journalists today he loved them and thanked them for their recent work.  Read more