Pope Francis

The appointments are part of an ongoing effort to give a greater role to women in the work of the Roman Curia offices, the central administration of the Catholic church.

“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It is also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.

The exhortation is, above all, a practical guide.

Francis showed us how to risk simply embracing the hurting world. No explaining, just loving.

A prophetic pro-life stance "has no limits," while an "ideological approach" zeroes in on particulars.

The father asked for "asylum" in Italy so his seriously ill son may receive care and "not be euthanized" in England.