"Solidarity and fraternity are not abstractions or luxuries. ... They are at the heart of the mission entrusted by the Lord ...

CRS: "Decades of work with communities, the local Catholic Church and partners in Gaza and the region have enabled our rapid, ...

Visitors in the square gave the pope several presents as he rode around in the open popemobile, such as two white cowboy hats ...

"It's a celebration. It's seeing the unity of the church, the power of the Spirit that is still alive and continues to move ...

"Instances of bipartisan cooperation seem to be few and far between, especially related to immigration," said the U.S. bishops' migration committee chairman.