Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip on Sept. 2, 2024. that will bring him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore. During this longest journey of his pontificate so far — which includes numerous events in the largest majority-Muslim country on earth, Indonesia — the pope is expected to emphasize themes of interreligious dialogue, solidarity, and peace.
Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day... Read more
Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, hailed the positive results of the recently concluded papal visit to his country. Read more
As the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties... Read more
On the plane back to Rome after his journey to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis definitively ruled out visiting Paris... Read more
Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5... Read more
Pope Francis’ event with young adults was his last stop in East Timor before flying four hours to Singapore for... Read more
“This is what one finds here: love. Without love this cannot be understood. And so we understand the love of... Read more
In East Timor, a country where 98% of the population is Catholic, Pope Francis was met with great enthusiasm on... Read more
Francis is the first pope to visit East Timor since it gained independence from Indonesia in 2002, becoming the first... Read more
After celebrating Mass in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sept. 8, the pope traveled 620 miles by air to... Read more
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, urging openness to God and others while praying for peace... Read more
Pope Francis called on Catholics in Papua New Guinea to continue to bring the Gospel to the most marginalized and... Read more
In his address to officials in Port Moresby, Pope Francis called for responsible use of natural resources, an end to... Read more
Some people even came from the Solomon Islands, about 885 miles to the east in the South Pacific. Read more
As Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian police report they detained seven individuals in connection with a foiled... Read more
Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor highlights the Catholic Church’s vital role in the nation’s journey of reconciliation and peace. Read more
Pope Francis signs interfaith declaration at Indonesia’s largest mosque, promoting religious harmony and condemning violence. Read more
The 87-year-old pontiff said the diverse nation’s high fertility rate should be an example for other countries around the world. Read more
“Proclaiming the Gospel … [means] giving and sharing the joy of encountering Christ always with great respect and fraternal affection... Read more
On Francis’ first full day in Indonesia on Wednesday, the pope called upon the political leaders to protect the country’s... Read more