"Every effort must be made to eradicate this shameful and intolerable crime (of human trafficking)," Pope Francis said.

Nous sommes tous des pèlerins en chemin, des pécheurs aimés qui répondons à l’appel entendu lors de notre baptême et qui continuons de l’entendre toute notre vie durant.

Chinese officials say the country has stopped using executed prisoners as organ donors, but the international medical community remains skeptical.

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

Pope Francis prays that this year's Super Bowl “may be a sign of peace, friendship and solidarity for the world.”

“We are builders of bridges, not of walls," said the Vatican's number three official.