The bishop said he believed that the current revelations are being used by the Holy Spirit to open the church “to a fuller understanding of ecclesiology that began over a half century ago.”

The Vatican on Wednesday clarified comments by Pope Francis about a case of what he called "sexual slavery" within a French congregation of nuns.

In his 82-minute address, President Trump devoted much of his time to attacks on illegal immigration, but he also called for a ban on late-term abortion and for family leave legislation.

The sainthood cause of Jesuit Father Pedro Arrupe was formally opened in Rome at the Basilica of St. John Lateran Feb. 5, the 28th anniversary of Father Arrupe's death.

Recalling his February 3-5 visit to Abu Dhabi, Pope Francis reflected on how, despite the diversity of cultures and traditions, Islam and Christianity do have common values.

Pope Francis has downplayed expectations about the Feb. 21-24 summit at the Vatican on the sexual abuse crisis, but many hope it is a step toward a system with more accountability.