Junno Arocho Esteves

Christian humility implies placing one’s desire to maintain appearances or selfish interests aside and instead putting the well-being of others first, said Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego.

Pope Francis offered prayers and condolences to the victims of a fire in an Orthodox Church that took the lives of 41 people — including 18 children — who died in a fire in Egypt’s capital, Cairo.

Mary’s humble life and example are a testament to the triumph of service and love over power and success, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis called on the international community to help the people of Somalia who are at risk of famine due to severe drought.