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 confirms strong stance against clerical abuse
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the Vatican process established by Benedict XVI for handling instances of sexual abuse by priests. Read more
Pope reflects on wonder as invitation to know God
Awe and wonder at an encounter with Christ are the first steps in deepening a spiritual life that leads to... Read more
Pope prays for flood victims, urges aid for survivors
The Pope is praying for the 54 people who have died in flooding that hit two cities in Argentina and... Read more
Story of Pope's desire to visit Sicily emerges
Some might call it fate, but through a series of providential connections, Bishop Michele Pennisi discovered that Pope Francis wants... Read more
Pope's hug embraced everyone with disabilities, dad says
The father of a boy with special needs, whose iconic hug from Pope Francis has captured the world's attention, says... Read more
Pope Francis asks for 'gift of tears' to see Risen Christ
During his brief homily at an April 2 Mass at the chapel of St. Marta’s Residence, Pope Francis encouraged the... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Rome's basilicas before Pentecost
Pope Francis will be praying or celebrating Mass at all four of Rome’s major basilicas between now and Pentecost, as... Read more
Women communicate God's look of love, Pope says
During his second Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said that women’s main role in the Church is to communicate God’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays at John Paul II's tomb on anniversary
Pope Francis spent a “long time” kneeling in silent prayer before the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on April... Read more
Teens in LA prison thank Pope for example of love
After hearing about Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Mass where he washed the feet of juvenile detainees, imprisoned youth in Los... Read more
Easter sacraments can revive relationships, Pope teaches
The Pope told a crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Coeli that the grace from the sacraments... Read more
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
