Gerard O’Connell

Francis spoke to more than 300,000 Poles at the famous shrine of the Black Madonna.

Francis said there is a need “for great wisdom and compassion” in addressing “the complex phenomenon of migration.”

For some time now the pope has spoken of a world war “that is taking place in pieces.”

The presence of John Paul II, who began the youth festivals in 1984, is still strong in this Polish city.

The pope’s 15th foreign journey begins under extraordinarily tight security.

The attack killed a French priest and took four people hostage—two nuns and two lay faithful.

What has changed in Poland since the time of John Paul II’s death?

At the time of writing, no terrorist organization has claimed responsibility.

“It is better to avoid using the expression ‘the reform of the reform’…given that this has sometimes been the source of misunderstanding.”