Pope and Patriarch in Cuba: an enormous step for Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations and for Christian Unity

He has been "assessor" or deputy-chief of staff in the Vatican since 2009

The papal commission for the Protection of Children has asked Peter Saunders, one of its two survivor members, to take a leave of absence.

The first ever meeting between the the heads of the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches is a truly historic event.

Pope Francis visits the margins of Mexican society.

In an exclusive interview on China, the pope said, "the Western world, the Eastern world and China all have the capacity to maintain the balance of peace and the strength to do so."

Cardinal Zen does not trust the Chinese Communist administration.

The Vatican said that during “the cordial discussions” they had spoken about “common spiritual values.”

In his brief message for Lent this year, Francis once again reminds people that throughout human history “God shows himself ever rich in mercy, ever ready to treat his people with deep tenderness and compassion.”

Vatican Congregation's decree reforming the ceremony comes one year after the pope made the decision