The Vatican made the announcement after a meeting between Pope Francis and Aung San Suu Kyi, de facto leader of Myanmar.

“It’s in his kiss.” A kiss takes two. When you see how different the other is and yet are drawn in, Christ is calling.

Francis has made it his business to try to build bridges with the Muslim world with the energy of a missionary. Benedict also delivered his message to Islam from afar.

The Archdiocese of Kansas City said that Girl Scouts is "no longer a compatible partner in helping us form young women with the virtues and values of the Gospel."

Father Sullivan's life straddled two centuries, two traditions and two cultures.

Dalla Torre—who is known as Fra’ Giacomo—was elected as “lieutenant” of the Grand Master, a temporary position with a one-year term.