Pope Francis used strong words that can be read both as an admonition and guidance for the entire college of cardinals.

Their conversation was the longest between the pope and a head of state since Francis’ meeting with President Obama in 2014.

It is the first time that a Vatican official has been condemned for such a crime.

The W.C.C. general secretary described Francis’ visit as “a strong signal of recognition by the Catholic world.”

Archbishop Charles Scicluna said his mission to the country was a sign of Pope Francis’ closeness to the local church.

A 15th-century copy of a letter Christopher Columbus sent to his royal patrons describing the riches of the New World has been returned to its rightful owner -- the Vatican.