Pope Francis praised the 100 countries that joined the Paris climate agreement but emphasized that implementing it must involve multidisciplinary cooperation and special measures of solidarity with the poor.

Catholic institutions and ministries need to adapt and prepare for growing diversity.

At least 10 dioceses have called for Park's resignation and held Masses praying for the country.

Emotions ran high when the church bell tolled for the first time in more than two years.

Catholic advocates say their work will cover issues of religious liberty, human dignity and climate change.

After not receiving a response from the pope, the cardinals released their letter to the public.