During an inflight news conference June 21, the pope was asked about his recent decision requesting the Catholic bishops' conference of Germany not publish nationwide guidelines for allowing Communion for such couples.

“Walking, praying and working together: This is the great path that we are called to follow.”

A lesson on time and hope from John the Baptist

The W.C.C. general secretary described Francis’ visit as “a strong signal of recognition by the Catholic world.”

The retired archbishop of Washington said he will no longer exercise any public ministry "in obedience" to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager almost 50 years ago has been found credible.

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