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.
The Latest
Pope's unpredictability challenges security planners
The rules for the Pope’s security during international trips have had to change since Pope Francis was elected, bringing into... Read more
Pope rearranges Rio schedule to meet with Argentine youth
Pope Francis has modified his World Youth Day schedule to plan a meeting this Thursday with several thousand young people... Read more
Bomb found at Aparecida shrine ahead of Pope's visit
The Brazilian military discovered an improvised bomb in a parking garage bathroom at the shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida... Read more
Pope comes to spark 'flame of fraternal love' in Rio
Affirming the “great heart” of the Brazilian people, Pope Francis said at a welcome ceremony that he comes to World... Read more
Pope targets 'throwaway culture' during Brazil visit
Pope Francis said as he flew to Rio de Janeiro that he is going to meet young people and help... Read more
Pope Francis' style changes papal flight
As he boarded the plane for Rio de Janeiro and the 28th World Youth Day, Pope Francis brought his down-to-earth... Read more
Pope prays for WYD before famous Marian image
Two days before his departure to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for World Youth Day, Pope Francis made a surprise trip... Read more
Always unite prayer and action, Pope Francis says
In his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis told crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square to unite prayer and action in... Read more
'Everything is lost in war,' Pope says of WWII church bombing
Pope Francis echoed the words of World War II pontiff Pius XII in a message today marking 70 years since... Read more
Pope Francis' shadow: Monsignor Pedacchio Leaniz
Pope Francis now counts on the discreet presence of his new, 49-year-old Argentinean secretary, Msgr. Fabiàn Pedacchio Leaniz. Read more
Indulgences not a 'magical formula,' canon lawyer explains
In contrast with media reports of “time off of purgatory” for Pope Francis' Twitter followers, a canon lawyer says indulgences... Read more
Pope Francis will visit slum, not use popemobile in Rio
During next week's World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis will be staying in a modest residency, visiting... Read more
Vatican: Change of Popes 'intensified' World Youth Day
A Vatican spokesman said the change of Popes which occurred from the announcement of World Youth Day to its fruition... Read more
Pope Francis urges Irish, British to value each human life
Ahead of Day for Life Sunday in the U.K., Pope Francis has sent a message to British and Irish Catholics... Read more
Argentine bishop turning 100 assures Pope is 'a holy man'
Bishop Guillermo Leaden, who resides in Buenos Aires and will turn 100 on July 20, reflected on the election of... Read more
Philosopher lauds Pope's thriving Latin Twitter account
With media outlets taking notice of the unexpected success of the Pope's tweets in Latin, a scholar conversant in the... Read more
Pope Francis' accommodations for World Youth Day revealed
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications has posted a series of photos of the room where Pope Francis will stay... Read more
Pope's island visit carried light to end of world
After the unexpected July 8 visit from Pope Francis, the little Italian island of Lampedusa received “an electric shock,” because... Read more
Pope: God always desires hearts of mercy
In his first Angelus message from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Francis said God desires “good and generous” hearts full of mercy... Read more
Italian paper publishes account of missionary who baptized Pope
The Italian daily Il Cittadino has unearthed the story of Father Enrico Pozzoli, a Salesian missionary from the province of... Read more
