The Holy See would like its relationship with Vietnam developed further through full diplomatic relations.

What is to be done? The world is full of anger.

Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to usher in a cultural revolution of mercy.

“We’ve become too polarized...We’ve believed that we’ve become gods on both sides, on the left and on the right, and neither one of them are correct.”

“Even if the Holy Door closes, the true door of mercy, which is the heart of Christ, always remains open wide for us.”

Pope Francis created 17 new cardinals from 14 countries and all continents, including three from the United States.