Christians and Muslims must remain "united together in prayer," the pope said.

Had Francis been elected just a few years earlier, it is likely that “Liturgiam Authenticam” would have died in committee.

Some bishops' conferences are unhappy with the translation of the Roman Missal required by "Liturgiam Authenticam."

The pope called on journalists to stop feeding the "vicious cycle of anxiety" and "spiral of fear."

Communities need to be saved from "corruption, extortion, the illegal trafficking of drugs and weapons," he said.

“I don’t like to anticipate what happens or to judge people in advance.”