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Pope Francis to visit relatives in northern Italy
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will pay a private visit to his relatives in northern Italy next month. Read more
Pope Francis to meet Muslim leaders, small Christian community in Bahrain
On the first-ever papal visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis will close a forum on dialogue, meet with... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Kingdom of Bahrain in November
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that Pope Francis will travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim island nation in the... Read more
Why Pope Francis wants to visit this Islamic monarchy
Three intertwined stories set the stage for a possible papal trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain in November this year. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The West has taken the wrong paths’
On the flight from Kazakhstan to Italy on Thursday, Pope Francis discussed the moral degradation of the West, particularly in... Read more
Interreligious dialogue an urgent need, Pope Francis says at close of Kazakhstan congress
In his final remarks in Kazakhstan on Thursday, Pope Francis said interreligious dialogue is an urgently needed path to peace. Read more
‘Every human being is sacred,’ Pope Francis tells religious leaders in Kazakhstan
It is the task of religions to remind society of the sacredness of all human life, Pope Francis told leaders... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Kazakhstan, urges peace in ‘senseless and tragic war’ in Ukraine
In a speech to Kazakh civil authorities and diplomats in Nur-Sultan on Sept. 13, the pope said he wanted to... Read more
Pope Francis in Kazakhstan: Archbishop explains the pastoral and political impact of visit
The archbishop of Kazakhstan’s only Catholic archdiocese said the visit of Pope Francis is of unique significance to the country’s... Read more
Pope Francis on papal plane: ‘I’m always ready to go to China’
Pope Francis told journalists on the papal plane Tuesday that he is ready for the first papal trip to China. Read more
Artist paints Kazakh Mary and Child for only Marian shrine in Kazakhstan
A Kazakh artist is creating possibly the first-ever painting of Mary and the Child Jesus as native Kazakhs; it will... Read more
Could Pope Francis meet Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan next week?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Kazakhstan on the same day Pope Francis will be in the Central... Read more
A look beyond the headlines: Pope Francis encounters Catholic life and history on his journey to Canada
This “penitential pilgrimage” is dedicated to a real path of reconciliation with the Native American populations, and at the same... Read more
Pope Francis in Canada: A papal pilgrimage for healing and reconciliation
The 37th Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis, which will take him to Canada from July 24-30, is a "penitential pilgrimage”... Read more
Kazakhstan looks forward to papal visit in September as it marks 30 years of diplomatic relations with Vatican
The pope has decided to attend the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Nur-Sultan. Read more
Pope Francis’ DR Congo and South Sudan itinerary unveiled
Pope Francis will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis’ Lebanon trip ‘delayed for health reasons’
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’ Read more
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury say South Sudan trip will be a ‘pilgrimage of peace’
"In anticipation of our pilgrimage of peace this coming summer, we look forward to visiting your great country.” Read more
Pope Francis plans to visit Kazakhstan in September
The pope hopes to take part in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Read more
Logos for Pope Francis’ trip to Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unveiled
The pope will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
