Church leaders have criticized the government for siding with a vocal secular minority.

While taking selfies can be an occasion to capture treasured memories, it can also be a sign that young men and women are deprived of meaningful human interaction with others, Pope Francis said.

A crackdown on drug cartels, started 11 years ago, has claimed more than 200,000 lives and left more than 30,000 people missing.

"He's totally fearless. Because he has a lot of opposition," the filmmaker said.

Pope Francis and the Chilean church are under mounting pressure to address another, even bigger sex scandal.

The priest said although parishes in the Holy Land tell their parishioners to resist occupation by educating themselves and preparing for the future, people in Gaza see no future.