Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis told the people of Iraq he was going to their country as a "penitential pilgrim," asking God's forgiveness for years of war, persecution and destruction, and as a "pilgrim of peace," hoping to remind people that they are all brothers and sisters no matter their ethnic or religious identity.

VATICAN CITY -- There is no greater love in the world than the love God has for humanity, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY  -- People should fast from gossiping and spreading hearsay as part of their Lenten journey, Pope Francis said.

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said he believes he will die in Rome, either in office or retired, and will not be buried in his native Argentina.

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has yet to sign decrees in sainthood causes that follow the new path he approved in 2017, that of giving one's life in a heroic act of loving service to others.