Friday marked the end of a historic 12-day journey of the Asia-Pacific area for Pope Francis, who showed incredible faith and endurance, finishing one of the most protracted travels of his pontificate. Notwithstanding ongoing health problems, the 87-year-old pontiff paid visits to Christians from the rural areas of Papua New Guinea to the modern, metropolitan scene of Singapore in four …

Beginning from some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world, Pope Francis has set off on one of the most ambitious travels of his papacy, a 12-day trip over the Asia-Pacific region. Wednesday marked the pontiff’s departure from East Timor for Singapore, therefore ending this demanding trip.  Leaving behind the kind reception of East Timor’s predominantly Catholic population, he …

About to start his most ambitious trip since becoming leadership of the Catholic Church in 2013 is Pope Francis. The 87-year-old pontiff will depart Vatican City on a 12-day journey spanning four nations in the Asia Pacific area on September 2, therefore marking his biggest trip in terms of both length and time. Covering 32,000 kilometers and comprising about forty-three …

Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Indonesia in September 2024 is a momentous occasion for the country’s Catholic community and a significant event for interfaith dialogue in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation. Here’s what to expect from the papal visit: The Itinerary Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive in Indonesia on September 3, 2024, following invitations from President Joko Widodo …

Pope Francis lashed out at members of Portugal’s Catholic hierarchy for their negligence of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal. He said the sexual scandal has marred the Catholic Church and pushed the faithful away.  The scandal, which was brought to light by courageous survivors and a report, reveals a long-standing pattern of child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church’s ranks …