Pontiff tells audience: 'It is not nice to speak in front of nothing'

Vatican employees are banned from accepting gifts above $48

Pontiff references Catholic nun who knelt between police and protesters

Pope delivers message of hope and encouragement to Iraqis despite political and economic turmoil and

Heavy security is planned in Iraqi cities for first-ever papal visit to country

Heavy security is planned in Iraqi cities for first-ever papal visit to country

The most corrupt countries were South Sudan and Somalia, the least corrupt were Denmark and New Zeal

Francis delivers Christmas message from indoors in break with tradition

The pope says he will not be brought down by criticism in the fight

The six appointees will serve in the 15-person Council for the Economy, which was created by Francis

Pope Francis on Wednesday named Francesca Di Giovanni, a 27-year veteran of the Vatican, as undersec