Pope Francis addresses the clergy of Rome September 16 at the cathedral of Rome, St. John Lateran.

CNS visits the Vatican farm in Castel Gandolfo and gets an inside look at the popes' bee-keeping operation.

Pope Francis plans a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria.

CNS Rome Bureau Chief Francis X. Rocca explains that the role of pope as peacemaker, though now well established, is relatively new.

Catholic leaders are urging the U.S. to find a diplomatic solution to bring safety to the people of Syria.

Pope Francis looks forward to a day of prayer and fasting for Syrian peace at his general audience, September 4.

Pope Francis led a vigil for peace in Syria and the Middle East at the Vatican on September 9.

Pope Francis discusses the relevance of the life of St. Augustine during his homily at an Aug. 28 Mass celebrating the saint's feast day.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Castel Gandolfo on the feast of the Assumption.

A look ahead to Pope Francis' visit to Castel Gandolfo for the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Aug. 15.