"The defense of human beings knows no barriers," says Pope Francis in a conversation with the Italian journal Libertàcivili.

When the pope gets on a plane, reporters go on high alert.

An old Jesuit parish in San Francisco took on a new mission to help its neighbors in need.

U.S. Catholics must welcome refugees, immigrants and strangers as a fundamental expression of Christian faith.

"This is now the third year of displacement for the Iraqi Christians. It's very tough. Donations are becoming less, while global attention is waning."