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FAITH/STORIES

Pope Francis leads the Angelus from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Aug. 30.

Pope Francis begs governments to act to stop anti-Christian persecution

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VATICAN CITY - "Do something to put a stop to the violence and oppression," Pope Francis asked the international community after calling attention once again to the fate of persecuted Christians, especially in the Middle East.

Pope Francis, pictured in this 2012 file photo, celebrated Mass with his former doctoral students and a new generation of scholars of his work.

Retired Pope Benedict celebrates Mass with former students

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VATICAN CITY - Celebrating Mass with his former doctoral students and a new generation of scholars of his work, retired Pope Benedict XVI focused his homily on the importance of finding "truth, love and goodness" in God.

Former Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski was found dead Aug. 28 in the Vatican residence where he was awaiting trial on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography. He is pictured in a 2011 file photo.

'Cardiac incident' cited in death of former nuncio awaiting sex abuse trial

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VATICAN CITY - Initial results of the autopsy on the body of former archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, who was awaiting trial in the Vatican on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography, indicate he died late Aug. 27 of a "cardiac incident," the Vatican said.

Newly married couples react after exchanging vows in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Sept. 14, 2014. Among those married were couples who already had children or have lived together before marriage.

Eleven cardinals urge maintaining church rules on marriage

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VATICAN CITY - Eleven cardinals, at least four of whom will participate in the world Synod of Bishops on the family in October, have urged fellow church leaders to maintain the church's rules regarding marriage and strengthen Catholic education about marriage and family life.

Former nuncio and archbishop Jozef Wesolowski was found dead Aug. 28 while awaiting trial on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography.

Former nuncio dies in Vatican residence while awaiting sex abuse trial

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VATICAN CITY - A Vatican official has ordered an autopsy on the body of former archbishop Jozef Wesolowski, who was found dead Aug. 28 in the Vatican residence where he was awaiting trial on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography.

The Vatican backs a plan to name a Rome square after Martin Luther, an excommunicated German Catholic priest and theologian, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation. He is depicted on the right hand side.

Vatican backs plan to name Rome square for Martin Luther

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ROME - The Vatican has given its backing to a central Rome square being named after Martin Luther, a church reformer excommunicated by the pope nearly 500 years ago.

Pope Francis invited Catholics and "all people of goodwill" to join in the annual day of prayer for creation started by the Orthodox Church Sept. 1.

Pope urges prayers for creation Sept. 1

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VATICAN CITY - The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation should be a time for individuals to examine their lifestyles and the way they impact the environment, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis greets the crowd from his popemobile, a Jeep Wrangler, as he arrives in Quito, Ecuador, July 5. The pontiff will use the same model during his visit to the United States in September.

Popemobile shipped to U.S. ahead of Pope’s arrival

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VATICAN CITY - More than a month before Pope Francis was scheduled to arrive in the United States, his ride landed on U.S. shores.

Pilgrims who want to walk through the Holy Doors at St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year of Mercy will soon be able to reserve a spot on the Vatican's website.

Through the Holy Door: Vatican to have pilgrim reservation system

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VATICAN CITY - Drawing on the experience of the public exposition of the Shroud of Turin, Vatican officials are adopting a reservation system for pilgrims who want to cross the threshold of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica during the Year of Mercy.

Pope Francis is handed a sign urging dialogue about the ownership of the Falkland Islands.

Pope Francis causes stir in Argentina with sign urging Falkland Islands dialogue

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis was unwittingly thrust into the centre of a long-running diplomatic dispute between Argentina and the U.K. after holding a sign calling for dialogue over the Falkland Islands.

Pope Francis poses for a photo with Argentine youths during his weekly audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 19.

Pope Francis: Unemployment ‘damages the spirit’

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis reflected on the “serious social damage” caused by unemployment and praised governments for their efforts to create jobs Aug. 19.

Archbishop Bernardito Auza said everyone wants to see the Pope because of the interest in the Laudato Si’ encyclical. In this photo, a man makes a selfie as Pope Francis blesses a pilgrim during the pontiffs weekly audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 12.

Vatican UN representative reports high interest in papal visit, Laudato Si'

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VATICAN CITY - Requests for copies of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical and the demand for tickets to see him at the United Nations indicate enthusiasm and expectations for Pope Francis' visit are running high, said the Vatican representative.

In a telephone interview with an Argentinian radio station, Pope Francis said taking care of the environment includes taking care of other human beings and families.

Care for creation, care for each other, Pope says in radio interview

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VATICAN CITY - Caring for all of creation includes paying particular attention to the needs of young people and the aged, Pope Francis told the audience of a Catholic radio station in Argentina.

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