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 holds his first general audience on March 27, 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope calls for end to Central African Republic violence

Mar 27, 2013

Pope Francis appealed for an “immediate halt to violence and looting” in the Central African Republic after a coup toppled... Read more

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Vatican TV documentary reveals Pope Francis' first words

Mar 27, 2013

The Vatican Television Center will release the documentary “Francesco” next week, providing an intimate look at the historic events that... Read more

Pope Francis holds his first general audience on March 27, 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Holy Week is time to bring Christ to forgotten, Pope teaches

Mar 27, 2013

Pope Francis said Holy Week is a time for moving beyond a “dull or mechanical” way of living the faith... Read more

Wael Salibi moved to Rome in September 2012. Photo courtesy of Wael Salibi.

Good Friday stations pray for Christian unity in Middle East

Mar 26, 2013

A Syrian Christian who fled the fighting in his country believes that the Good Friday Stations of the Cross at... Read more

Pope Francis meets Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on March 18, 2013.

Argentine press claims Pope Francis will visit country in December

Mar 26, 2013

Two of Argentina's leading newspapers reported today that Pope Francis will visit the country this year during the first half... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful in St. Peter's Square for Palm Sunday on March 24, 2013.

Pope plans to live in Vatican workers' residence

Mar 26, 2013

Pope Francis said this morning he will stay at Saint Martha’s residence instead of moving to the Apostolic Palace, according... Read more

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Pope sends Passover greeting, asks for prayers

Mar 26, 2013

In keeping with tradition, Pope Francis sent a message to the Jewish community in Rome, wishing them a good Passover... Read more

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Priest says Pope's election bearing spiritual fruit in Argentina

Mar 25, 2013

Father Marcelo Pettinaroli, pastor of Our Lady of Carmen in Buenos Aires, said the election of Pope Francis has brought... Read more

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Two books by Pope Francis due to be published in Italian

Mar 25, 2013

Two books written by Pope Francis while he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires will be presented to the Italian press... Read more

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Pope plans full Easter schedule with a twist

Mar 25, 2013

Pope Francis will celebrate a full schedule this Holy Week, including washing the feet of youth detainees and leading the... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. CNA file photo.

Pope's election changed headlines but decisions loom

Mar 25, 2013

By Andrea Gagliarducci

“The election of Pope Francis marked a change in the newspapers headlines regarding the Church,” according to Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri,... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful in St. Peter's Square for Palm Sunday on March 24, 2013.

Pope Francis delights Palm Sunday crowd

Mar 24, 2013

Although his remarks were few before praying the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis pleased the crowd of 250,000... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday Mass on March 24 2013 in St. Peter's Square.

Pope Francis urges Christians to have joy over Cross

Mar 24, 2013

Pope Francis declared on Palm Sunday that Christians must not be sad or discouraged but filled with joy because Jesus... Read more

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Pope Francis and Benedict XVI meet as 'brothers'

Mar 23, 2013

By Alan Holdren

Pope Francis met with Benedict XVI on Saturday for the first time since his selection, an historic visit that took... Read more

Pope Francis sits in the back of the Chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae before celebrating Mass with the Vatican gardeners and janitors March 22, 2013.

Pope celebrates Mass for Vatican gardeners, janitors

Mar 22, 2013

Pope Francis celebrated a small Mass for the Vatican’s janitors and gardeners on the morning of March 22 in the... Read more

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Claims that Pope supported gay civil unions disputed

Mar 22, 2013

The director of the Catholic News Agency of Argentina (AICA) has told CNA that claims of Pope Francis supporting gay civil... Read more

 Pope Francis meets with the diplomatic corps in Regia Hall on March 22, 2013.

Spiritual poverty threatens world peace, Pope states

Mar 22, 2013

Pope Francis invited the diplomats accredited to the Holy See to join him in fighting both material and spiritual poverty,... Read more

Fr. Francis Jalics.

Priest kidnapped in Argentina clears Pope of accusations

Mar 21, 2013

Clarifying previous comments, a priest who was kidnapped during Argentina’s dictatorship in the 1970s is emphasizing that Pope Francis was... Read more

A man in Rome holds a newspaper with Pope Francis' picture on it March 14, 2013, the day after the Holy Father was elected.

Pope calls Argentine kiosk owner to cancel paper delivery

Mar 21, 2013

Pope Francis surprised the owner of a kiosk in Buenos Aires with a telephone call to send his greetings and... Read more

Pope Francis in Paul VI Hall during an audience on March 16, 2013.

Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at youth prison

Mar 21, 2013

Pope Francis will celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a youth detention center rather than the traditional Basilica... Read more