Pope Francis looks forward to a day of prayer and fasting for Syrian peace at his general audience, September 4.

Pope Francis led a vigil for peace in Syria and the Middle East at the Vatican on September 9.

Pope Francis discusses the relevance of the life of St. Augustine during his homily at an Aug. 28 Mass celebrating the saint's feast day.

Pope Francis plans a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria.

CNS Rome Bureau Chief Francis X. Rocca explains that the role of pope as peacemaker, though now well established, is relatively new.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Castel Gandolfo on the feast of the Assumption.

A look ahead to Pope Francis' visit to Castel Gandolfo for the feast of the Assumption of Mary, Aug. 15.

Pope Francis asks pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to think about what they treasure in life, August 11.

In interview with Bishop John M. Botean of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St George's in Canton, Ohio.

A visual essay of World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro.