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Pope Francis at the general audience Nov. 27, 2019.

Pope Francis: To protect life, love life

Nov 27, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his recent trip to Thailand and Japan, stating that economic and technological success are... Read more

Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Assumption Nov. 22, 2019.

Pope Francis in Thailand: Friendship with Jesus lights your path

Nov 22, 2019

Pope Francis told young people in Thailand Friday that the secret to happiness is to be deeply rooted in faith... Read more

Pope Francis with religious leaders Nov. 22 at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand.

Religious freedom a 'moral imperative,' pope tells leaders of major religions in Thailand

Nov 22, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a meeting with leaders of major religions in Thailand Friday, Pope Francis stressed the importance of upholding human dignity... Read more

Pope Francis meets with bishops in the Shrine of Blessed Nicolas Bunkerd Kitbamrung in Bangkok.

Pope to Thai bishops: Stand with the poor, the exploited

Nov 22, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis told bishops from Thailand and other countries in Asia Friday to stand with and intercede for their people,... Read more

Thai religious await Pope Francis in St. Peter parish in Bangkok, Nov. 22, 2019.

Pope Francis asks priests, religious in Thailand to inculturate the Gospel

Nov 21, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a meeting with priests and religious in Thailand Friday, Pope Francis urged an inculturation of the Gospel which allows... Read more

A young boy waves a Thai flag before Mass with Pope Francis in Bangkok, Thailand.

Pope calls Catholics in Thailand to follow in footsteps of early missionaries

Nov 21, 2019

Thailand’s first Christian missionaries set out feeling the absence of the Thai people from their lives and wanted to share... Read more

Pope Francis addresses medical personnel at St. Louis Catholic Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand Nov. 21, 2019.

Merciful care should affirm the dignity of the sick, pope tells Catholic hospital in Thailand

Nov 21, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The dignity of the human person can be recognized and affirmed through loving medical care to the sick and injured,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to authorities in Bangkok, Thailand Nov. 21, 2019.

Strive for unity amid diversity, Pope Francis tells authorities in Thailand

Nov 20, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his first official speech in Thailand Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the Thai authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps to... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Thailand Nov. 20, 2019.

Thai bishop: Pope’s visit a significant moment for small Catholic community

Nov 20, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis’ trip to Thailand is a meaningful moment for the small Catholic community, and marks an important anniversary in... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter Square, Feb. 22, 2017.

Pope’s private meetings in Thailand, Japan focus on ordinary people

Nov 15, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Among Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings during next week’s visit to Japan and Thailand are a series of encounters with ordinary... Read more

Pope Francis greets his second cousin, Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, in 2013.

Pope’s cousin, a Salesian missionary, to join papal entourage in Thailand

Nov 14, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Salesian Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, Pope Francis’ second cousin who has been a missionary in Thailand for over 50 years,... Read more