Flying back to Rome on Oct. 2 after a visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan, the pope was asked how, given his criticism on Oct. 1 of “gender theory” and of what he calls “ideological colonization,” he would provide pastoral care to a person who felt his or her sexuality did not co

This is the third year that the pope has been considered a strong contender for the prize, though he remains a long shot.

“Sport transcends the level of pure physicality and takes us into the arena of the spirit and even of mystery.”

Pope Francis asked people to follow the example of St. Therese of Lisieux.

“To kill in the name of God is satanic,” Pope Francis said as he celebrated Mass for Father Jacques Hamel.

Benedict XVI: “Obedience to my successor has always been unquestionable.”