Pius XII and others "risked their necks" to save Jews in wartime Rome, Pope Francis has said.

The Pope has urged missionaries to devote special attention to dialogue with Islam.

A Filipino bishop has condemned the desecration of a cathedral in Marawi by Islamists.

Iraqi Muslims have joined Christians in rebuilding a monastery in Mosul.

George Weigel recounts the "extraordinary life" of Cardinal Lubomyr Husar.

Robert Mickens argues that Vatican officials have "finally come back to their senses" over Corpus Christi.

And Laura Freeman admires the "quiet grace" of depictions of the Visitation.

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