The only kind of fanaticism that is acceptable to God is being fanatical about loving and helping others, Pope Francis said on his final day in Egypt.

The pope emphasized that Egypt, because of its history and geographical position, “occupies a unique role in the Middle East.

Writing in 1956, Katherine M. Byrne called for a more realistic account of the experiences of mothers in this honest, humorous and hopeful piece. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we are happy to share it with you again.

The pope practices a 'very pastorally engaged moral theology.'