The Catholic Church entered into the fray of the worsening refugee crisis in Europe. Pope Francis has called to every parish, monastery, religious community, and sanctuary to take in at least one refugee family.
Pope Francis made waves once again when he sped up the marriage annulment process in the Catholic Church, and in his new initiative, the role of local bishops in the process have been beefed up, and he even declared the process free of charge.
Pope Francis called on Roman Catholic churches in Europe to provide shelter to hundreds of thousands of refugees from strife-torn parts of Middle East and Africa.
Two weeks before he visits the United States, Pope Francis conducted a virtual town hall and shared some words of encouragement and inspiration for the American people.
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church has just decided to "simplify and streamline" the procedure for getting marriage annulments - a decision that will surely be welcomed by estranged couples from around the world.
The Vatican will take in two Syrian refugee families as part of the effort to help those fleeing crisis in the Middle East, Pope Francis has announced.