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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Jesuit superior says pope is not the ‘chief’ of the Church- What did he mean?
Fr. Arturo Sosa Abascal, superior general of the Jesuits, said in an interview Monday that Pope Francis consciously calls himself... Read more
Taiwan offers second invitation to pope following Vatican-China deal
Taiwan’s government has issued a second invitation for Pope Francis to visit the country, a move which follows new developments... Read more
Pope Francis at canonization Mass: 'Jesus is radical'
"Jesus is radical,” Pope Francis said in his homily at the canonization of Pope Paul VI, Oscar Romero, and five... Read more
Analysis: Will bishops push for clarity on the synod’s procedural rules?
Recent changes to canon law have left some bishops attending the 2018 Synod of Bishops uncertain about the meeting’s procedural... Read more
The Seven in Heaven: Meet the new saints to be canonized this weekend
Meet the seven people Pope Francis will officially recognize as saints of the Catholic Church on Sunday. Read more
U.S. bishops hope Wuerl’s resignation is a step toward healing
Several U.S. bishops responding to the official resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. expressed hope Friday that the... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Cardinal Donald Wuerl, appoints him interim DC leader
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Washington’s Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Friday, while asking the cardinal to continue leading the... Read more
Francis: St John Paul II underlined priority of obeying God’s will
Pope Francis recalled the legacy of St. John Paul II Wednesday, meeting at the Vatican with pilgrims from the Archdiocese... Read more
Pope Francis: Abortion is like hiring a hitman
In his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis said that abortion “suppresses innocent and helpless life in its blossoming.” “Is it... Read more
Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday.... Read more
Analysis: Do Vatican officials see abuse crisis as a referendum on the pope?
Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta told reporters Monday that Catholics should “trust Pope Francis that there is going to be... Read more
Pope Francis: Lasting marriage needs self-gift and Christ's grace
A married couple striving to faithfully live out their life-long commitment to each other, need both God’s grace and love... Read more
Young people meet with Pope Francis, Synod Fathers
At the end of the first week of the youth synod Saturday, Pope Francis and over 250 bishops spent the... Read more
Pope Francis orders review of Vatican McCarrick files
The Vatican announced Saturday that it would review its files pertaining to allegations of sexual misconduct on the part of... Read more
Pope Francis donates for Indonesia earthquake recovery
Pope Francis donated to recovery efforts in Indonesia after an earthquake and tsunami devastated the Sulawesi coast leaving at least... Read more
Francis calls for youth synod creativity- How will U.S. bishops answer the call?
As the synod begins, it’s worth noting what some bishops from the U.S. delegation might bring to the table. Read more
US Catholics' confidence in Francis shaken
A recent poll has shown a drop in popularity for Pope Francis in the United States over the past year.... Read more
Pope invites bishops to be open to new opinions during synod
Pope Francis Wednesday told those bishops and auditors who will be giving short speeches – called “interventions” – at the... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a youth synod 'anointed by hope'
Pope Francis began the Synod on young people Oct. 3 with a homily calling for the Holy Spirit to renew... Read more
Holy See-China agreement draws criticism from US religious freedom advocates
The Holy See’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops has drawn criticism from some U.S. religious freedom... Read more
