"A rigidity that is far from a discernment of situations has been introduced" in seminaries, Pope Francis said. He also called clericalism "one of the most serious illnesses that the church has."

Doubts can be "a sign that we want to know God better and more deeply."

Pope Francis said the visit with women rescued from human trafficking and his visit to a neonatal ward were stands out in a Year of Mercy.

Pope Francis praised the 100 countries that joined the Paris climate agreement but emphasized that implementing it must involve multidisciplinary cooperation and special measures of solidarity with the poor.

After not receiving a response from the pope, the cardinals released their letter to the public.

There are 6 new beatitude for modern Christians.

Francis was asked, "Really? Never?" And he responded, "If one carefully reads the declaration of St. John Paul, it goes in that direction, yes."

"We have lost sight of the brother who was alongside us, we have become incapable of recognizing him and of rejoicing over the gifts and grace we each have received."

"When a person who has this situation arrives before Jesus, Jesus certainly will not say, 'Go away because you are homosexual.' No."

The pope spoke at the country's only Catholic Church, the parish of the Immaculate Conception.