Following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, bishops are called to be close to the people in their dioceses and peacemakers in a world marked by division and tension, Pope Leo XIV told the bishops of Italy.

This is how Italy's flag-carrier, ITA Airways, sets up and operates the plane that carries the pope, often dubbed "Shepherd One."

LAMPEDUSA ISLAND, Italy, July 8 (UNHCR) - Pope Francis, during a highly symbolic visit to Italy's Lampedusa Island on Monday, called for understanding and solidarity for the thousands of people who risk their lives every year on the high seas to reach ...

Pope Francis' trip presents a "tremendous challenge." — -- Ensuring the security of a world dignitary can be a huge logistical challenge, but when that dignitary also loves to mingle with the crowds, and the crowds clamor to be near to him -- as with ...