An Indian Catholic priest recounts how he kept his faith alive during his long captivity after his capture in a violent attack that also left four religious sisters dead.

Catholic Priest Tom Uzhunnalil met with Pope Francis a day after his release from captivity.

Game of Thrones actor Jonathan Price will play Pope Francis in the upcoming Netflix film.

Pope Francis addressed the Shalom community in his native Spanish and warns against the narcissism bred by consumer culture.

The pope said that church teaching can contribute to a more humane and just society, but only if the church is allowed a voice in answering "the great questions of society in our time."

After reciting the Angelus prayer on the feast of the Assumption, the pope asked Mary to obtain "for everyone consolation and a future of serenity and harmony."

"I hope that all forms of hatred and violence cease and that such shameful crimes are no longer committed in places of worship where the faithful gather to pray."

"Faith is not an escape from life's problems but sustains it along the journey and gives it meaning," Pope Francis said.

The pope led pilgrims in praying a Hail Mary for the victims of the attacks at St. Philip's Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Nigeria and at a mission in Gambo, Central African Republic.

God did not choose perfect people to form his church, but rather sinners who have experienced his love and forgiveness, Pope Francis said.