Father Cardenal, expelled from the Jesuits in 1984 for his involvement in Nicaragua's Sandinista government, was readmitted in 1997.

Pope Francis "is inviting us to lower our voices. You cannot have a dialogue shouting."

"The commandment 'do not kill' holds absolute value and applies to both the innocent and the guilty."

Calling the accusations "without foundation and utterly false," the cardinal "strongly denies any wrongdoing.

Turkey hopes for the involvement of the U.S. and other allies against IS.

"It's difficult to put into words how wonderful that is, to have the leader of 1.2 billion Catholics of people here, in our region."