Pope answers questions about Curia reforms, gay lobby

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM BRAZIL (CNS) -- Pope Francis said he was responding to the clear wishes of the College of Cardinals when he set up commissions to study the Vatican bank, Vatican financial and administrative procedures and the reform of the Roman Curia.

Local voice soothes crowd recovering from deadly tornado

Julie Carrick is halfway through her speaking and music engagements for the year with another 50 or so to go. The city names and...

World Youth Day pilgrims find faith transcends differences in culture

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- For Americans at World Youth Day, it's not just seeing and praying with Pope Francis that's exciting, but the chance to bolster their own faith and take home their experiences.

A million young people jam Rio’s Copacabana beach to try to see pope

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- "I saw the pope! I saw the pope!" yelled Hiago Ferreira de Araujo of Feira de Santana, Brazil, as he jumped up and down like a little kid who had just scored a goal.

Pope honors grandparents, leads prayers for families

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- The 76-year-old Pope Francis went to World Youth Day with grandparents, or at least society's elders, on his mind, and he honored them in a special way July 26.

Argentines flock to Rio cathedral to see their cardinal-turned-pope

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- The streets surrounding the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian were filled with a sea of blue and white flags. The Argentines had come to town.

Video: Pope visits recovering addicts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk5zqwx2rmo RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- Pope Francis addressed a group of recovering drug addicts in a working-class neighborhood of Rio, offering them a message...

At Rio hospital, pope offers drug addicts an embrace and a challenge

RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) -- Pope Francis addressed a group of recovering drug addicts in a working-class neighborhood of Rio, offering them a message of compassion and hope as well as a call to self-determination.

Video: Pope Francis venerates Our Lady of Aparecida

A look at Pope Francis' visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida.

Obama, Marquette professor add to analysis of backlash over verdict

In highly personal comments July 19, President Barack Obama encouraged people to do some soul-searching, and for families, churches and workplaces to have conversations about race.