Two books by Pope Francis due to be published in Italian

Mar 25, 2013 - 02:16 pm .- Two books written by Pope Francis while he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires will be presented to the Italian press on March 26, according to the Vatican.

Pope celebrates Mass for Vatican gardeners, janitors

Mar 22, 2013 - 04:00 pm .- Pope Francis celebrated a small Mass for the Vatican’s janitors and gardeners on the morning of March 22 in the Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel.  

Pope calls Argentine kiosk owner to cancel paper delivery

Mar 21, 2013 - 12:01 pm .- Pope Francis surprised the owner of a kiosk in Buenos Aires with a telephone call to send his greetings and explain that he will no longer need a morning paper delivered each day.  

Rome's mayor 'touched' by Pope's simplicity

Mar 20, 2013 - 12:02 pm .- The mayor of Rome said that the simple humility of Pope Francis “really touched” his heart after the Mass that officially began the Petrine ministry.