Pope Visits Rome Parish

Pope Francis speaks during a March 12 visits outside the Rome parish of St. Magdalene of Canossa.

Pope Greets Kaine

Pope Francis greets U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia.

Pope: Civil Discussion Means Being Quiet and Listening

Addressing the fear of immigrants, dissatisfaction with a “fluid economy” and the impatience and vitriol seen in politics and society, Pope Francis told Rome university students to practice a kind of “intellectual charity” that promotes dialogue and sees value in diversity.

Pope: Popularism Threatens Migrants

Indifference, fueled by populist rhetoric in today’s world, fans the flames of rejection that threaten the rights and dignity of migrants, Pope Francis said.

Pope: Church Must Act Severely On Sex Abuse by the Clergy

The sexual abuse of children by those who have vowed to serve Christ and the Church is a horrendous monstrosity that represents “a diabolical sacrifice” of innocent, defenseless lives, Pope Francis said.

Cardinals Give Full Support To the Work of Pope Francis

After a handful of public challenges to Pope Francis’ teaching and authority, the members of the pope’s international Council of Cardinals began their February meeting expressing their “full support” for his work.

Posters Criticize Pope

People look at a poster expressing criticism of Pope Francis in Rome Feb. 5.