Papal Visits
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Americans who met Pope Francis in the United States share their reflections
Among those remembering Pope Francis in a special way this week are three Americans who shared moments with him during... Read more
Children and youth to play central role in Pope Francis visit to Papua New Guinea
“Everything is ‘young’ in PNG: church, country, modern civilization,” said Father Giorgio Licini, an organizer of the pope’s upcoming trip... Read more
Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation
A source from the Vatican Secretariat of State told CNA this week that “a formal invitation has arrived from Secretary-General... Read more
One year after papal visit, South Sudan still plagued by violence
More than a year after Pope Francis visited South Sudan, the country is still plagued with high levels of violent... Read more
Could Pope Francis become the first pope to visit Vietnam?
Vietnam has one of the largest Catholic populations among countries never visited by a pope. Pope Francis is keen to... Read more
Argentine president formally invites Pope Francis to visit native land
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, anticipated that the possible trip “will bring fruits of peace and brotherhood to all... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Canada
Pope Francis returned to Rome on Saturday after a week-long trip to Canada. During the July 24 to 30 trip,... Read more
Major archbishop hopes Pope Francis will visit Kyiv ‘as soon as possible’
The pope has said that a visit is “on the table.” Read more
Facing declining Mass attendance, Malta’s Catholics hope papal visit will revitalize the faith
More than 85% of Malta’s population are baptized Catholics. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan
The pope will travel to Kinshasa, Goma, and Juba. Read more
Cardinal: Lebanon’s political crisis poses challenge for papal trip
‘We need stability,’ said Cardinal Rai. Read more
Pope Francis will make 2-day visit to Malta in April
The trip is scheduled to take place on April 2-3. Read more
More Catholics to see Pope Francis in Slovakia as COVID rules eased
Papal events will no longer be limited to the fully vaccinated Read more
How the visit from Pope Francis prompted the House Speaker to resign
Former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) shocked the country when he announced his resignation from Congress in 2015... Read more
E-Book: 'Francis in Iraq' - Download all of Pope Francis' messages from his trip to Iraq
In this e-book you will find all the homilies, prayers and speeches that Pope Francis gave during his historic visit... Read more
Young Catholic who greeted Benedict XVI in Britain becomes a priest
Ten years ago, Paschal Uche greeted Pope Benedict XVI on behalf of young people in his country. Today, he is... Read more
Pope Francis surprises ill religious sister with visit
Pope Francis took advantage of his lighter summer schedule to make a surprise visit to a convalescing Daughter of Charity... Read more
Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday.... Read more
Ahead of Colombia visit, Pope says world needs builders of peace, dialogue
Two days ahead of his symbolic visit to Colombia, Pope Francis sent a video message to the nation, telling citizens... Read more
For Irish ambassador, Pope Francis' visit is a very big deal
With Pope Francis set to visit Ireland in 2018 – making him the first Pope to visit the country in... Read more
