In new book, kids ask the pope some tough questions.

The story of the martyrdom of Stephen led the pope to remark on how persecution has been part of Christian history for 2000 years.

Among the migrants and refugees, "The terror is immense."

"We do not want to wait to see the complete elimination of Christians, Yezidis and certain Muslim groups before we actually declare this violence for what it is."

The path of nonviolence is a "daunting" task as is "reaching people's very souls" through compassion and dialogue.

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.”

Pope Francis has appointed the French-born Archbishop Christophe Pierre, one of the Holy See’s most distinguished and respected diplomats.

Even the Gentiles can be saved.

"The situation is very hard. We cry out with one voice, 'Don't forget us,'"

Whatever the church does must be done with mercy.

"The climate right now is causing disasters and making it difficult for people to live wholesome, decent lives."

Such hardened hearts often were behind the persecution of innocent men and women seeking to follow God's will.

I admire the pope's ability to engage complex moral issues for the sake of a global church.

"That there are over 20 million people callously held in modern slavery in our world today is a mark of deep shame on the face of our human family."

The exhortation is “an inspirational aid" to "generously accompany couples as they prepare for marriage and throughout their married life."

It is necessary for the federal government to establish a rate below which no worker should fall.

Morally—and religiously—we are works in progress.

Relationships are not erased by eternity. To the contrary, resurrected life redeems, restores and renews, our earthly relationships.

Cardinal Schönborn: “There is continuity in teaching here, but there is also something really new.”