Catholic News Service

After a severe storm set off flooding that breached dams in eastern Libya, leading to the deaths of thousands of people, Pope Francis sent his condolences and prayers.

Pope Francis asked people to accompany him to “the heart of Asia,” Mongolia, with their prayers.

As has been his practice since becoming pope in 2013, Pope Francis will take most of the month of July off as a sort of “staycation.”

Business leaders must fight the temptation to seek financial gain above all else and instead promote a “culture of encounter” that improves their balance sheet and the lives of their employees and communities at the same time, Pope Francis said.

In documents issued his first 10 years in office, Pope Francis covered topics as diverse as strengthening one’s faith, evangelization, caring for creation, accompanying families and young people, and respecting indigenous peoples.