The Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law is an instrument that must serve the church's pastoral mission of bringing God's mercy to all and leading them to salvation, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of nine men and women, including a Franciscan priest who championed the land rights of farmers in Guatemala.

“Amoris Laetitia” has yet to resonate with many black Catholics in the United States.

Fun fact: The Grammy-nominated musician went to a Jesuit high school in Newfoundland.