In a two page-letter, Pope Francis made clear not only his personal esteem for the cardinal but also that he stands by him, and the reasons for this.

Initial reports from the synod on young people focus on sexual abuse, digital culture and creating a listening church.

According to cardinals from India, Canada, and Madagascar, one thing is clear, "the church has a great future with these young people."

Pope Francis will meet with Catholic South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, this month.

At a Vatican briefing on Oct. 8, Archbishop Scicluna reminded reporters that “the synod is not about the abuse of minors, it has to deal with many other questions, too.”

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for bishops, writes that with “necessary permission” of Pope Francis, he now gives “my personal testimony as prefect of the congregation of bishops, about the matters regarding the emeritus archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick.”

The Vatican has issued a first or interim response to the accusations leveled against the pope and senior Vatican officials for their response to allegations against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick.

Concern for migrants and refugees, many of who are young, took center stage at the Synod of Bishops.

The most powerful speeches were given by synod fathers from countries that produce migrants due to situations of war or poverty.

The pope stresses hope, dialogue and discernment in opening address to the synod on young adults.