Meeting with representatives of a charismatic group dedicated to caring for the sick, Pope Francis on Monday emphasized the need for tenderness as the natural Christian response to human suffering.

Most of us accept the idea that success depends on winning and never letting them see us sweat. We think we need resilience, mental toughness and grit. We do, but there is also a different way. It ...

This testament to God's tenderness is a modern-day epistle to churches, though its core message is sometimes obscured by the author's personal issues with the institution. Manning, a retreat leader ...

Pope Francis on Sunday thanked volunteers for the closeness and tenderness they show others in need of their care. As the Holy Father continues medical treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the ...