Long before Pope Francis earned the nickname, St. John Paul II was known as “the people’s pope.” St. John Paul II recognized the value of modern travel and mass media in spreading the Gospel and a global message of good will.

“It is clear that what matters to Pope Francis is the transformation of individuals and communities through their attentive and communal participation in the sacramental mysteries."

“Maybe one day we will live in a world without disabilities. Wouldn’t that be perfect for modern-day Hitlers?”

Mgr. Dario Vigano offered his resignation on March 19, saying he did not want the flap over the Benedict letter to hinder reforms in the communications office.

The owner of a Spanish website believes it is being sued by the Vatican in retaliation for the website's crusade against corruption in the church.