The three Chilean victims of abuse have each commented positively on their personal encounters with Pope Francis over the weekend.

The pope will first meet each of the victims individually, one or more times, and then as a group.

The television host asked panelists about the role of faith and prayer in healing.

The appointments are part of an ongoing effort to give a greater role to women in the work of the Roman Curia offices, the central administration of the Catholic church.

The kidnapping became an international scandal and contributed to the anti-clerical sentiment sweeping across Europe.

John O'Malley's new book completes his trinity of works on church councils.