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

In letter to leaders at the World Economic Forum, Francis speaks to challenges of the “fourth industrial revolution"

Pope Francis is convinced that America can make an important contribution to the resolution of many of the world’s problems through an interreligious dialogue that involves not just words, but also actions.

On his first visit to Rome’s synagogue as pope, Francis called on Catholics and Jews to “strengthen” their common “commitment for peace and justice.”

God's mercy has been at the heart of Pope Francis' life ever since he was 17.

In his Christmas Message to the world Pope Francis issued a heartfelt appeal for peace in many of the world rsquo s conflict areas He called in particular for an end to the violence and hatred that is spreading in the Holy Land and elsewhere in the Middle East as well as in several African countr