Pope Francis Trips
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.
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Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea: Put love before superstition, fear
After celebrating Mass in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Sept. 8, the pope traveled 620 miles by air to... Read more
Pope Francis’ Mass in Papua New Guinea: ‘Open yourselves to the joy of the Gospel’
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Papua New Guinea on Sunday, urging openness to God and others while praying for peace... Read more
Pope Francis asks Papua New Guinea Catholics to spread the Gospel to ‘peripheries’
Pope Francis called on Catholics in Papua New Guinea to continue to bring the Gospel to the most marginalized and... Read more
Pope Francis urges stewardship of Papua New Guinea’s resources, peace among tribes
In his address to officials in Port Moresby, Pope Francis called for responsible use of natural resources, an end to... Read more
Some people in Papua New Guinea walked 3 weeks to see Pope Francis
Some people even came from the Solomon Islands, about 885 miles to the east in the South Pacific. Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea amid report of arrests in Indonesia
As Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian police report they detained seven individuals in connection with a foiled... Read more
How the Catholic faith has helped East Timor forgive
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 and grand imam sign joint declaration at Indonesia mosque
Pope Francis signs interfaith declaration at Indonesia’s largest mosque, promoting religious harmony and condemning violence. Read more
Pope Francis: Indonesia’s high birth rate is an example for other countries
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
Pope Francis invites Indonesia’s Catholics to share ‘joy of encountering Christ’
“Proclaiming the Gospel … [means] giving and sharing the joy of encountering Christ always with great respect and fraternal affection... Read more
Pope Francis begins Indonesia visit with call for Catholic-Muslim dialogue
On Francis’ first full day in Indonesia on Wednesday, the pope called upon the political leaders to protect the country’s... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia, the first leg of his longest trip ever
Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, launching his challenging 11-day, four-country tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania amid warm... Read more
What it’s like to be a Catholic in the world’s largest Muslim country
Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia spotlights the unique experience of the country’s 8.3 million Catholics who navigate daily life in... Read more
Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
Francis won’t be the first pope to visit Papua New Guinea: a look at John Paul II’s trips
Pope John Paul II visited Papua New Guinea for the first time in May 1984 and paid tribute to the... Read more
In Muslim Indonesia, a Catholic monastery has become part of the community
Sister Martha Driscoll, the founding superior of a monastery in Java, shares what life is like for Catholics in the... Read more
20,000 miles over the sea: Here’s where Pope Francis is headed in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip on Sept. 2 that will bring him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea,... Read more
Cardinal Suharyo decries how corruption in Indonesia is hurting the poor
The cardinal emphasized that despite the country’s abundant natural resources, widespread corruption continues to undermine its potential. Read more
3 Marian holy sites in the Muslim nation of Indonesia
Records dating back to the 16th century indicate that the first Catholic traditions in Indonesia were established following the first... Read more
From castles to cathedrals: Pope Francis’ schedule for Luxembourg and Belgium trip
The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces,... Read more
