Pope Meets with Vietnam's Prime Minister

Pope Urges Christians to Defend against Secular Trends

Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians on Wednesday to defend the spirit of Christmas against secular trends during his last general audience before the holiday.

Vatican Unearths Apparent Tomb of Apostle Paul

Pope Expresses 'Deep Respect' for Islam

Pope Benedict XVI said Wednesday that he has 'deep respect' for Islam, but he did not offer an apology demanded by some Muslim leaders offended by the pontiff's remarks in Germany last week.