In a message to the UN, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States said human rights must be respected even amid measures implemented to curb the ongoing pandemic.
“Hatred is not borne in the name of God! War is not waged in the name of God!” said the pope to terrorists from the self-proclaimed Islamic State.
Sr María Luisa Berzosa is one of three women consultors appointed to the Synod of Bishops.
Two new euro coins commemorating Pope Francis' pontificate will be issued this week.