Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY -- The presence of Latin Americans around the world has enriched the Catholic Church with a renewed zeal for the Gospel, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY -- Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and by Pope Francis, 2,000 young adults met online to discuss making the economy more responsive to human dignity and more respectful of creation.

VATICAN CITY -- There is no better way to pray than like Mary, who opened her heart to God with humility and trust, Pope Francis said.

The social encyclical Pope Francis released in October extends a formidable challenge to us all, the challenge to create "a different culture." What kind of culture? It is the kind where people who basically are indifferent toward each other and deeply divided resolve their conflicts and begin to "care for one another."

WILMINGTON, Del. -- Pope Francis called President-elect Joe Biden early Nov. 12 to congratulate him on winning the U.S. presidential election.