Addressing 90 experts from many countries, Francis said that “all people have a right to safe drinking water.”

The pope's emphasis on protecting undocumented workers is particularly significant for Europe and the United States, where the treatment of refugees and migrants has been a consistent challenge.

Msgr. Viganò has direct responsibility for the secretariat’s editorial division, where he said, “we are now building a central content hub,” following the “Disney business model.”

It is clear that if the president requests an audience, “the door would be open.”

The pope welcomed the news that La Civilta Cattolica will now be published in English.

Catholics and evangelicals must “continue to witness together to the Gospel and to continue on the road to full unity,” Francis said.