Pope Francis said that priests must inform Catholic consciences “but not replace them.”

The appointments are further evidence of Pope Francis’ determination to assign important positions in the Roman Curia to women.

The pope sent his “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the wounded.”

A new book clarifies mystery of John Paul I’s death.

“I call on the Lord that he may convert the hearts of the terrorist and free the world of hate and that crazy homicide that abuses the name of God to disseminate death.”

In a statement, both sides expressed gratitude for “the spiritual and theological gifts received through the Reformation.”