Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service

People need to open their hearts to the many people who are forced to migrate as they face enormous difficulties and sometimes tragedy, Pope Francis said."I pray for closed hearts that they may open. And everything I have available to me, is available to you," he told a group of young Erit

Today's bishops must be as vigilant and courageous as sentinels keeping watch over the faith, and as forgiving and patient as Moses, leading a sinning people across harsh deserts to God, Pope Francis said.Their vocation is not to be wardens of a failed estate, "but custodians of 'Evange

Couples with kids, cohabitating are among those marrying at Mass with Pope Francis.

In Google Hangout, pope helps launch worldwide social network for students

Pope thanks gaza priest for his support of those suffering in the war-torn territory.

Sex abuse survivor told pope ‘how awful it is when there is no justice, no one listening.’

Pope assures Christians in all of Iraq and the Middle East of his “constant prayers.”

Pope Francis urges Israeli and Palestinian leaders to end hostilities in the Holy Land.

Cease-fire gives Gaza civilians chance to assess damage, seek humanitarian aid

Francis says ‘despicable actions’ caused by the clergy have been hidden for too long.