An Italian clerical sexual abuse survivor gained access to the Vatican after chaining himself to its entrance.

The sacred liturgy is meant to help the people of God conform their heart, mind and actions more closely to Christ, Pope Francis said.

The president of Microsoft, Brad Smith, told Pope Francis that a "human voice" was needed to speak up in the world of technology today.

Sustainable development in rural areas is key to making poverty and hunger a thing of the past, Pope Francis said.

Time, experience and reflection have "purified" liberation theology and its attempts to make clear what the Gospel says about social injustice, Pope Francis said.