Pope Francis met victims of human trafficking and senior police chiefs from 20 countries and praised their efforts to fight against a "crime against humanity."

International agencies collaborate on Philippine typhoon relief efforts for a more efficient recovery.

The biographer of Blessed John Paul II talks about how the Second Vatican Council shaped the future pope's program for the church.

Pope Francis asked forgiveness for sexual abuse of children by priests.

Pope Francis celebrated the Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual at a rehabilitation center in Rome, April 17.

The lone clerical abuse victim on a new papal commission calls the move important for the church.

Pope Francis discussed the vocation to the priesthood during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square March 26.

Pope Francis held an audience with members of the Apostolic Movement for the Blind and the Little Mission for the Deaf March 31.

Supporters and opponents of the contraceptive mandate let their voices be heard outside of the U.S.Supreme Court in Washington March 25.

CNS Rome bureau chief Francis X. Rocca looks at the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama to the Vatican.