“We need to work together to foster awareness that if one member of our family suffers, we all suffer,” Pope Francis said.

Japan, the United States and South Korea are the only nations in the OECD group of developed economies that have the death penalty.

Sister Mutindi's religious order, the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, is an international congregation with sisters in 73 countries.

Every meal, every day can be an image of the Eucharist. Although we are required to work hard and do our best, it is not about us or our efforts.

The pope also urged prayers for all those who endure persecution because of their faith today.

“The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just as the possession of atomic weapons is immoral,” he said. “We will be judged on this.”