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Young Europeans must be a sign of unity and inclusion to counter today's culture that seeks to divide humanity through violence and indifference, Pope Francis said.

In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he's preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall.

Pope Francis said the goals he has achieved in more than nine years as pope were simply the fruit of the ideas discussed by the College of Cardinals prior to his election.

Following 10 a.m. Mass June 19, hundreds of people streamed out of the Cathedral of St. Paul's front doors and down its grand stone staircase behind a canopy carried over a monstrance bearing the body of Christ.

The Catholic Church professes marriage and family life to be a path to holiness -- a daunting concept -- but one that can start with a tiny step, Pope Francis said.

Pope Francis gave the editors of 10 Jesuit magazines a glimpse into how he makes decisions, background on one of his more controversial comments about the war in Ukraine and insight into what he sees as the refusal of some bishops to accept the teaching of the Second Vatican Council.

War produces tremendous poverty, and its violence strikes those who are defenseless and vulnerable, Pope Francis said.

The Holy Trinity shows how to be open to others and to be good, generous and gentle, Pope Francis said.

Marking the 100th day of Russia's war against Ukraine, Pope Francis again called for international efforts to stop the aggression, respect human life and end "the macabre destruction of cities and villages" in the country.

U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, will chair the Vatican's new Investment Committee, the Vatican press office announced.