“In every age you make yourself known to us, calling us to conversion. At this dark hour, help us and grant us your comfort.”

Pope Francis telephoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the president addressed the Italian parliament via video link March 22.

Some commentators have called this  “revolutionary,” but others say it has deep roots in church tradition.

After nine years, Pope Francis has unveiled a major reform of the Vatican Curia—though its emphases may sound familiar.

More about the Christians of Iraqi-Kurdistan and Nineveh than Pope Francis, the film highlights their gratitude by showing why it was so important to them that he visit Iraq.

“I invite every community and every one of the faithful to join with me next Friday, March 25, the solemnity of the Annunciation, in making this solemn act of consecration of humanity.”