Advocates of priestly abuse victims question how Francis could have been unaware of the allegations.

"You Russians have in your blood, in your humanistic and religious tradition" an understanding of love, Francis said to Russian cosmonauts.

Francis is known for his out-of-the-blue calls. But this one has been in the Earth-to-space pipeline for a while.

Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass with the poor and people who assist them.

When Pope Francis visits Myanmar in late November, church leaders will be listening nervously to his every word, specifically hoping they don't hear the R-word: Rohingya.

It is time for the laity to speak out and act like true disciples of Christ in spreading the joy of the Gospel.