In an extended interview, the pope shares hitherto unknown aspects of his personal life and his vision of the world.

Francis will be the first pope to visit Myanmar, a majority Buddhist country of some 55 million people

His words would appear to be a gentle but firm reminder especially to the minority of Catholics who are challenging his authority.

The reform of the liturgy introduced by Vatican II is here to stay.

“We carry in our hearts the pain of the acts of terrorism that in these last days have caused numerous victims.”

The pope denounced the attack as “a grave offence against the Creator.”

A van drove into a pedestrian zone killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 80 others.

Cardinal Bo believes the establishment of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and the Holy See could “help build up Myanmar as a democracy and contribute to peace building in the country.”

In less than three weeks, Pope Francis has reshuffled the top leadership of the C.D.F.

The editor of the Jesuit review La Civiltà Cattolica speaks on the alliance between “fringe” Catholics and evangelical fundamentalists.