The Vatican has issued a first or interim response to the accusations leveled against the pope and senior Vatican officials for their response to allegations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.

A California man who says he was sexually abused by a priest decades ago is suing the Vatican, seeking the release of the names of all offenders within the church worldwide.

The most powerful speeches were given by synod fathers from countries that produce migrants due to situations of war or poverty.

The Vatican Observatory plans on opening its unique space at the papal villa to the public starting in the summer 2019 with visits organized by the Vatican Museums.

The pope stresses hope, dialogue and discernment in opening address to the synod on young adults.

The Synod of Bishops on young people opens on Wednesday, and for the first time in history, two bishops from mainland China will be in attendance.