Pope Francis' appeal for an exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine and his assurance the Holy See stands ready to facilitate in this regard, come at a time of concern about the treatment endured by thousands of detained soldiers. Read all
Pope Francis telephones the Archbishop of flood-stricken Porto Alegre in Brazil to express his solidarity and closeness to those affected by the disaster in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where at least 137 people have died and over 600 thousand are displaced. Read all