The pope’s appeal to Catholics comes at a moment of great turbulence in his five-year pontificate.

In this second document, Viganò confirms what was already evident to everyone: His real target is Pope Francis.

Pope Francis urged Chinese Catholics on Wednesday to trust God and make concrete gestures of reconciliation following the landmark deal over bishop appointments.

"Rome nominates, the pope nominates. That is clear!”

“I have never, never given a pardon on a conviction.”

The pope said he knows that young people “are upset by sexual and economic scandals that do not meet with clear condemnation.”