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Pope Francis walks with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev during a welcoming ceremony in the square outside the presidential palace in Sofia, Bulgaria, May 5, 2019.

Pope to Bulgarians: Treasure identity as crossroads of cultures

SOFIA, Bulgaria - In a country that has seen many of its citizens emigrate in search of work and a better life, Pope Francis asked Bulgarians to be welcoming of and sympathetic to the migrants and refugees who arrive in their country hoping to get to Western Europe.

An indigenous woman from the Pataxo Ha-ha-hae tribe looks over the Paraopeba River in Brazil Jan. 28, 2019, after a tailings dam owned by Brazilian mining company Vale SA collapsed.

Respect rights of indigenous people, culture, pope tells mining industry

VATICAN CITY - A "fallacious" economic model that exploits the earth's resources while disregarding the rights and cultures of indigenous people has left the planet in a precarious condition and requires a change of heart that places the common good before financial gain, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis meets with participants attending the plenary meeting of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican May 2, 2019.

Nations stirring up nationalism betray their mission, pope says

VATICAN CITY - Migrants are not a threat to a nation's culture, traditions and values, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis holds his pastoral staff as he celebrates the closing Mass of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in this Oct. 28, 2018. The pastoral staff in this photo was cited in a letter released by 19 Catholics that accuses the pope of heresy.

Letter writers accuse Pope Francis of heresy

LANCASTER, England - A small group of Catholics has accused Pope Francis of heresy and has written to the world's bishops asking them to "take the steps necessary to deal with the grave situation of a heretical pope."

Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 1, 2019.

Satan, not God, tricks people with temptation, pope says

VATICAN CITY - God never tricks, traps or tempts his children to sin or commit evil, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis celebrates morning Mass in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, at the Vatican April 30, 2019.

Christian life impossible without the Holy Spirit, pope says

VATICAN CITY - Christians must allow themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit if they expect to live a Christian life, Pope Francis said.

Bishop Enrique Angelelli Carletti of La Rioja, Argentina, is shown in a 1974 photo taken in Germany with two collaborators from his rural movement ministry, which promoted co-ops for small farmers. The bishop's vehicle was run off the road by assassins in 1976.

Pope applauds beatification of Argentine martyrs

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis applauded the beatification of four Argentine martyrs -- a bishop, two priests and a layman -- who were murdered early in the country's seven-year long "Dirty War."

Spanish Missionary of Charity Sister Paul supports a patient Oct. 16, 2009, at the House for the Dying in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said.

People can find peace by visiting those who suffer, pope says

VATICAN CITY - People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said.

God's Word on Sunday: Our freedom comes with being fearless

God's Word on Sunday: Our freedom comes with being fearless

Third Sunday of Easter, May 5 (Year C) Acts 5:28-32, 40b-41; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19

Threats and intimidation are usually enough to keep people submissive and in line. The threat can range anywhere from death to dismissal or a bad evaluation, but the effect is always the same: silence and acquiescence.

A family of Central American migrants is detained by Mexican federal police officers April 22, 2019, in Pijijiapan, Mexico, during their journey toward the United States.

Pope makes donation to help migrants traveling through Mexico

TAPACHULA, Mexico - Pope Francis has donated $500,000 to assist migrants attempting to travel through Mexico, but who are increasingly being impeded by Mexican officials from reaching the U.S. border.

The Walt Disney Concert Hall opened in 2003.

An architect’s quest for ‘transcendence’

Though I reside in Santa Barbara, I am in Los Angeles a good deal for meetings and other events. When I’m in the city, I like to walk the downtown neighbourhood. My favourite building to look at while I’m on these strolls is the Walt Disney Concert Hall, home base of the L.A. Philharmonic and the creation of Canadian Frank Gehry, probably the best-known architect in the world.

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