Francis has opted for men with broad experience and deep commitment in the social-justice field.

In his homily for the feast, Pope Francis denounced the exclusion of so many people “from the train of life.”

The pope appealed to Our Lady to teach people to care for others “without egoistic interests or hypocrisy.”

To bring someone's past into public view “is a sin and does harm,” the pope said.

Pope Francis: "At times, I find myself in front of persons who are very rigid. And I ask myself: How come such rigidity?”

The website provides the general public with regular updates on the commission's work.

The Holy See would like its relationship with Vietnam developed further through full diplomatic relations.

Pope Francis: "If you do not listen to people, how can you preach?”

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.”