Pope Francis

The meeting was a highlight for the mayor, who is in Rome to speak at a conference about world peace and often talks about how his Christian faith informs his leadership.

New York City’s mayor will attend a conference on peace during a three-day trip to Rome and the Vatican, where he is expected to meet Pope Francis.

A more traditionalist future for the church won’t do away with liberal impulses.

The meeting is expected to happen on the sidelines of a larger event, the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, attended by Nobel laureates, artists, athletes and other politicians.

Incarcerated women serve as guides to the show, which reflects Pope Francis’ longtime commitment to society’s marginalized people.

El texto reafirma el rechazo de la Iglesia católica al aborto, la fluidez de género y la cirugía que denominó de “cambio de sexo”.

The document restated the Roman Catholic Church’s rejection of abortion, gender fluidity and transition surgery.

La declaración puede ser acogida con entusiasmo por los conservadores, pero se teme que se use como arma contra las personas transgénero.

The statement is likely to be embraced by conservatives and stir consternation among L.G.B.T.Q. advocates who fear it will be used as a cudgel against transgender people.

While delivering his Easter message, Pope Francis called for humanitarian aid to be ensured to Gaza, for hostages to be released back to Israel and for an immediate cease-fire.