In September, the pope will beatify a bishop and a priest filled in the country's decades-long civil war.

On issues that have become hallmarks of the Francis papacy, notably care of creation and the global refugee crisis, Mrs. Gingrich had difficulty explaining how she might engage the Vatican, given Mr. Trump’s views.

Rome is urging Venezuela President Maduro and his Chavistas to hold the elections they are now blocking, release hundreds of political prisoners like Mr. López and restore the democratic separation of powers they have mowed down.

Pope Francis left a not-so-subtle message outside his office: anyone who is thinking of making a fuss, leave your whining at the door.

Money destined for “Pope's hospital” allegedly went toward renovating the former secretary of state’s apartment.

How Pope Francis has changed the Catholic Church's relationship with the media