I sensed God in the heightened awareness of my own mortality.

Francis is known for his out-of-the-blue calls. But this one has been in the Earth-to-space pipeline for a while.

Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass with the poor and people who assist them.

The beatification was a reminder that Christianity offered "a culture of peace and fraternity, not war."

"We are the hands and feet of Jesus."

It is time for the laity to speak out and act like true disciples of Christ in spreading the joy of the Gospel.