Pope Francis said the visit with women rescued from human trafficking and his visit to a neonatal ward were stands out in a Year of Mercy.

Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to usher in a cultural revolution of mercy.

“Even if the Holy Door closes, the true door of mercy, which is the heart of Christ, always remains open wide for us.”

Pope Francis created 17 new cardinals from 14 countries and all continents, including three from the United States.

Some reactions to his apostolic exhortation, "Amoris Laetitia," continue to reflect a lack of understanding about how the Holy Spirit has been working in the church since the Second Vatican Council.

Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin does not hold back when expressing his admiration for Pope Francis.