The pontiff addressed participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19.

We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.

“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.

In response to a constitutional challenge filed by abortion advocacy groups purporting to represent Catholics and other Christians, pro-life organizations rallied outside the court in Santo Domingo.