Pope Francis' trip to South Korea and his upcoming travels to Sri Lanka and the Philippines express the church's interest in Asia.

Pope Francis visited Italy's largest war memorial to mark the centenary of World War I, Sept. 13.

On his second day in South Korea, Pope Francis addressed a gathering of Asian youths.

South Koreans discuss hopes, expectations of Pope Francis' visit.

On his last day in South Korea, Pope Francis celebrated Mass and prayed for a reconciled Korean peninsula.

On his first day in South Korea, Pope Francis underlined the importance of peace on the Korean peninsula.

Aboard the papal plane from Seoul to Rome, Pope Francis spoke about the need for the international community to "stop" the Islamic State.

Pope Francis called the crisis in Iraq an offense against God and humanity during his Angelus address August 10.

A look at the archives from the National Catholic War Council during World War I.

Cardinal George Pell, prefect of Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, talks about Vatican finances.