Pope Francis said he was "deeply saddened" by the tragic shooting in a Swedish school, sending "assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected by this traumatic incident," in which 10 students ...

In a Feb. 5 telegram to Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the Holy Father said he is deeply saddened by the incident ...

The Holy Father also praised the impact of Mary’s humility expressed in her hymn of praise, the Magnificat, in salvation history.

Christians are called to follow Mary's example by responding to God's love with action, reaching out to others instead of withdrawing from the world.

Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he is suffering from a "strong cold", and asked an aide to read his prepared message for ...