Many U.S. pilgrims had planned travel around the original Aug. 3 date, only to learn they will now miss the canonization entirely.

The Pontiff said bishops “must be firm and decisive in dealing with situations that can cause scandal and with every case of abuse, especially involving minors, and fully respect the legislation ...

COMMENTARY: The world doesn’t need another leader to echo its fears. It needs a shepherd who reminds us that hope is not dead.