Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is like an "arsonist," the pope said, setting people's hearts ablaze.

Mr. Spicer, a Catholic, had expressed a desire to meet Pope Francis in May, but he was left off the list of U.S. officials who accompanied President Trump to the Vatican.

The pope said that church teaching can contribute to a more humane and just society, but only if the church is allowed a voice in answering "the great questions of society in our time."

"Clearly, the harm alleged by Transco outweighs this harm alleged by the Adorers," the court opinion read.

The tornado touched down, damaging at least 50 houses, shredding roofs and windows, snapping hallowed oak trees "like toothpicks" and flipping fences.

Cardinal Parolin said he had seen the most recent video attributed to Islamic State in which the pope and Vatican are threatened.