Pope Francis in Mexico

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Pope Francis greets Mexican faithful at the Cathedral of San Cristobal de las Casas, Feb. 15, 2016.

Hope for Mexico: one bishop's reflection on the papal visit

Feb 27, 2016

For Bishop Oscar Cantú of Las Cruces, Pope Francis had a simple message to tell the people of Mexico: “you... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with religious at Venustiano Carranza Stadium in Morelia, Mexico, Feb. 16, 2016.

Pope Francis' grief at the US-Mexico border

Feb 17, 2016

At the Mexico-U.S. border town of Ciudad Juarez, Pope Francis told hundreds of thousands of people present to beg God... Read more

Pope Francis greets the Chiapas community at San Cristóbal de Las Casas on Feb. 15, 2016.

Even wounded families are better than isolation, Pope Francis says

Feb 15, 2016

Although families today deeply struggle in a society rife with dysfunction and pain, this fundamental relationship is still essential for... Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address in St. Peter's Square, Jan. 6, 2016.

From a Mexican prison, a single mother will tell Pope Francis her story

Feb 4, 2016

Évila Quintana Molina is a single mother in a Mexican prison. She has never spoken in public, to protect her... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, Feb. 3, 2016.

Pope Francis: I want to help bring peace to Mexico

Feb 3, 2016

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will leave for Mexico in just over a week. In a new interview with a Mexican news agency,... Read more

Central American migrants in Mexico.

Collection from Mexico papal Masses to fund migrant centers

Jan 8, 2016

By Elise Harris

Funds raised during the collection in Pope Francis' public Masses in Mexico have a special destination: they will be used... Read more

Pope Francis waves to the crowds at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept 2, 2015.

Pope Francis' trip will include a US-Mexico border Mass

Dec 14, 2015

The Diocese of El Paso, Texas announced Monday that a cross-border Mass will take place during Pope Francis’ visit to... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's basilica on Dec. 12, 2015.

Pope celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe, confirms Mexico trip

Dec 12, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis officially announced the date he would venerate the shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe in Mexico during his homily... Read more