At the end of Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Asia and Oceania, our editorial director shares his thoughts on the images and experiences that will remain etched in the hearts and minds of all. By Andrea Tornielli At the end of Pope Francis’ longest apostolic journey, which took him to Asia and Oceania, several images are…
Vatican news According to Ricardo Da Costa Belo, a member of the National Youth Commission, the pope’s visit to Timor-Leste could have a long-term impact on young people in the Asian nation, which also faces violence and crime. By Fr. Bernardo Suate and Lisa Zengarini – Dili Ricardo Da Costa Belo is a member of…
Vatican news Pope Francis visits a school for disabled children and thanks the workers for their care, as well as the children for allowing themselves to be treated. By Francesca Merlo Another moving moment in Timor-Leste: Pope Francis visited disabled children on Tuesday morning, marking the first event of his second day in the young…
Vatican news Pope Francis will make an apostolic trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore from September 2 to 13, 2024. By Devin Watkins The Holy See Press Office announced Friday that Pope Francis will visit four Asian countries in early September. He accepted the invitation from heads of state and local ecclesial…