Pope Francis said he plans to focus on mercy, the legacy of St. John Paul II and marriage in his upcoming visit to Poland.

Two articles orchestrated by the Vatican defend Pope Francis' "The Joy of Love."

The Republican Party has adopted what Christian conservatives cheered as the most conservative party platform ever, pushing the GOP decidedly to the right on abortion and gay rights amid uncertainty about Donald Trump's policies.

"To me, I don't think there is any way around saying this is the greatest evil our nation is engaged with at the moment. To take the life of child in the womb is barbaric."

"With his words, with his comfort, the Holy Father can alleviate this awful memory to restore the vigor and desire for hope of all these people."

"Words cannot express the emotions we feel for those who have lost loved ones in the tragic events of this day," Bishop Muench said.