"I am the pastor of people who are suffering," Pope Francis said.

The first 25 shelter residents were vaccinated Jan. 20, the Vatican said, and more will be given the vaccine in the coming days.

For a variety of reasons, “especially in relation to the political situation” in the United States, the Legionaries of Christ university in Rome will not honor Father Frank Pavone.

Pope Francis called on Christians to practice what they preach, including by guaranteeing equal access to health care for all people.

The Legionaries of Christ university in Rome plans to honor Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, with its “A Life for Life” award.

Recognizing “the gifts of each baptized person”—women and men—Pope Francis ordered a change to canon law and liturgical norms so that women could be formally installed as lectors and acolytes.

Peace, he insisted, is a gift that requires a human response and human effort.

At the beginning of a year people hope will mark the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, he urged them to create a “culture of care."

On a Christmas like no other, Pope Francis prayed for people who could not be with their families because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pope Francis delivered his annual pre-Christmas address to Roman Curia officials.