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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Sisters encouraged, grateful Pope met with them
Sister Alice Matilda Nsiah says that Pope Francis’ decision to meet with her and other superiors general on Wednesday left... Read more
Pope Francis marks Argentina's Our Lady of Lujan feast
Pope Francis commended Argentina to the protection of its patron saint Our Lady of Lujan, bringing white flowers to her... Read more
Pope to sisters: living with Jesus outside Church is absurd
Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today that their vocations can only be recognized within the fold of... Read more
God's living water satisfies deepest desires, Pope reflects
The Holy Spirit is the “living water” that fulfills our lives because he tells us “we are loved by God,”... Read more
Vatican doctrine office confused by cardinal's LCWR comments
The Vatican’s doctrine congregation has released a statement saying the media misreported a cardinal’s remarks about the ongoing reform of... Read more
Good Christians don't whine about suffering, Pope says
Reflecting on how St. Paul endured pain for Christ, Pope Francis said that good Christians do not complain about their... Read more
Romanian Catholic bishop glad to serve Canadian faithful
The bishop of the Eparchy of Saint George in Canton is thankful that the area now extends across both Canada... Read more
Absorb Church's Catholic identity, Pope tells new Swiss Guards
On the day that it will swear in 35 new members and commemorate the fallen, the Swiss Guard was told... Read more
Pope suggests daily Holy Spirit review
Pope Francis said people should ask themselves what the Holy Spirit did within them at the end of each day. Read more
Pope sends Dallas auxiliary bishop to El Paso
Pope Francis has appointed Spanish-speaking Bishop Mark J. Seitz to lead the El Paso diocese in western Texas, placing him... Read more
Pope remembers child abuse victims, offers prayers
At the end of Mass, Pope Francis noted that the Day of Child Victims of Violence is observed today and... Read more
Pope uses Latin American experience to guide confraternities
Drawing on the experience of the Latin American Church, Pope Francis called on groups dedicated to specific saints to grow... Read more
Pope: Mary helps us not be 'teenagers for life'
After praying the Rosary this evening, Pope Francis reflected on how Mary “gives us health” by helping Christians mature in... Read more
Pope moves queen, Italian laywoman closer to sainthood
Pope Francis has approved miracles attributed to a Sicilian queen and a 20th-century Italian laywoman, placing them one step closer... Read more
Lebanese president discusses Syria refugees with Pope
Pope Francis and Lebanese president Michel Sleiman met to discuss the Syrian fighting and the influx of refugees it has... Read more
Pope warns against lukewarm faith with personal story
In keeping with his style, Pope Francis cautioned about the dangers of a lukewarm faith by telling a childhood story... Read more
Pope names Jesuit to lead Oakland diocese
Pope Francis has appointed Jesuit Father Michael C. Barber the next bishop of the Oakland, California diocese. Read more
Pope: 'yes' to Holy Spirit prevents division
Pope Francis said that Church divisions begin when it does not say ‘yes’ to the Holy Spirit and allow it... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Benedict back to Vatican
Benedict XVI has returned to the Vatican after moving to the papal summer household outside of Rome to not interfere... Read more
Flood of reform rumors premature, Vatican official states
The number two official from the Vatican’s Secretariat of State has dismissed wide-ranging speculation about the reforms Pope Francis will... Read more
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