Evangelization efforts must be characterized by zeal to preach the Gospel and obedience to Christ and his church, Pope Francis told members of the Neocatechumenal Way.

True disciples of Jesus always choose to do good, even when they are rejected, and never resort to anger or threatening divine punishment on others, Pope Francis said.

Two years after posting online a step-by-step guide for how Church authorities are supposed to handle accusations of alleged abuse by clerics and labeling it "Version 1.0," the Dicastery for the...