Despite the pope's immense popularity, there is little evidence of a “Francis effect.”

Life-changing Jerusalem trip "informed and deepened the book in a way I never anticipated."

Pope suggests the church could tolerate some types of nonmarital civil unions.

Archbishop calls for "human and diplomatic solidarity" as war clouds gather over Crimea.

Catholic church leaders in the Central African Republic said they believe European nuns working in the country are "generally safe," after reports of rape by retreating armed groups."We've heard about acts of rape by various armed groups, and we've deplored them," said Ms

Pope Francis said bishops should act not like ambitious corporate executives, but humble evangelists and men of prayer, willing to sacrifice everything for their flocks."We don't need a manager, the CEO of a business, nor someone who shares our pettiness or low aspirations," the pope s