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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
Gun found in abandoned suitcase before papal visit to Trieste, Italy
According to Italian press, less than 24 hours after the pope’s arrival, the police discovered a Czech-made semiautomatic pistol inside... Read more
Indonesian island set to become an international Catholic pilgrim destination
The government of Indonesia plans to boost religious tourism on Flores Island, famous for its history and Catholic heritage. Read more
Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Verona emphasizes call to be peacemakers
The pope’s one-day visit to the northern Italian city of Verona on Saturday centered on a message of peace. Read more
Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Mark’s Square this Sunday in Venice and then privately venerate the relics of... Read more
Pope Francis’ Indonesia visit to ‘strengthen message of tolerance, unity, and world peace’
The Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the... Read more
What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?
Despite advanced age and health challenges, the pope visited six countries on three continents in 2023. Read more
Update: Pope Francis to attend COP28 climate change conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from... Read more
A papal visit to the South Pole? Pope Francis looks to new peripheries
In a new interview, the pope said someone had recommended he make a visit to Antarctica the next time he’s... Read more
Pope Francis in Marseille: It’s ‘a duty of humanity’ to save migrants abandoned at sea
“We can no longer watch the drama of shipwrecks, caused by the cruel trafficking and the fanaticism of indifference,” the... Read more
Catholics in Vietnam ask Pope Francis to visit their country next
Vietnam is home to millions of Catholics, yet no pope has ever visited the southeast Asian country. Read more
5 things to know about Mongolia as Pope Francis prepares for his trip
The pope will travel to Mongolia Aug. 31–Sept. 4 to visit one of the smallest Christian communities in the world. Read more
What Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia could mean for Vatican relations with Russia and China
The pope’s upcoming trip could have geopolitical implications beyond the country’s small population of Catholics. Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Mongolia on Aug. 31
The trip will make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile border with... Read more
Pope Francis says he will travel to Mongolia
A trip to Mongolia would make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile... Read more
‘Christ is our future’: Vatican announces theme, schedule for Pope Francis’ Budapest trip
Pope Francis will travel to Budapest, Hungary, in just over a month for an April 28–30 visit to the capital... Read more
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Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April
Pope Francis returns to the central European country after a short visit in 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Pope Francis ‘left without words’ after children’s shocking stories of violence in eastern Congo
The moving encounter with the pope provided a potent reminder of the horrors taking place in eastern Congo. Read more
1 million attend joyful Mass with Pope Francis in Democratic Republic of Congo
Catholics danced and sang songs, including a chant of “Maman Maria,” which means “Mama Mary” in French, as they awaited... Read more
Pope Francis meets with refugees from Congo and South Sudan before flight to Africa
Among the refugees who met with the pope was Bidong, who spent much of his childhood in a refugee camp... Read more
