Catholic World News

The "basic dynamism" of the Catholic Church is its missionary outreach, an effort that should and must flow naturally from a desire to share the love of God and the gift of faith, Pope Francis said.

Christians must be ready to respond with love and charity to those in need, especially the victims of today's throwaway culture, Pope Francis said.

For politics to be "the highest form of charity," as Catholic social teaching promotes, it must be exercised with full respect and even love for those who disagree, Pope Francis said.