While the pope warmed to the traditional Jewish music and dance, the delegation also discussed issues of common concern.

Each person taking the pledge promises to educate, advocate and pray for an end to capital punishment.

My grandmother, Dorothy Day, believed that to lose one’s faith was the greatest sadness.

Father Uzhunnalil was kidnapped in Aden on March 4, 2016, in an attack in which four Missionaries of Charity and at least 12 others were killed at a home for the aged.

A priest who does not willingly embrace Christ's cross and who does not try to lighten the burdens of his people is not worthy of the name, Pope Francis said.

Be ready with the spiritual weapon of faith because the biggest battle facing the Swiss Guard today is fighting the devil and worldly vices, Pope Francis told the guard's members.