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 An Australian couple attending Pope Francis’ Mass in Port Moresby tell Vatican News how much the Holy Father loves the people of Papua New Guinea and how his presence will strengthen the faith of the nation’s faithful, who are moved that he has travelled so far to be with them. By Linda Bordoni…
Vatican news Pope Francis concludes his short visit to the Diocese of Vanimo in Papua New Guinea with a brief visit to a group of Argentine missionaries and nuns at the humanist school of the Holy Trinity parish in Baro. By Lisa Zengarini After addressing the faithful of the diocese of Vanimo, Pope Francis made…
Vatican news On the sidelines of Pope Francis’ visit to schoolchildren in Port Moresby, Sister Florentina Cho expressed confidence in the younger generations, saying her religious congregation seeks to shape them into responsible citizens and future leaders of Papua New Guinea. By Claudia Torres – Port Moresby Sister Florentina Cho has been a missionary in…
Vatican news Catholic pilgrims from across Papua New Guinea have descended on Port Moresby to see Pope Francis, and St. John the Apostle Catholic Church has rolled out the red carpet to welcome them. By Claudia Torres and Franco Piroli – Port Moresby St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Tokarara, a residential suburb of…
Vatican news Pope Francis begins the second leg of his 45th apostolic journey with a three-day visit to Papua New Guinea in Oceania. By Linda Bordoni – Port Moresby Papua New Guinea is 19,047 kilometres from the Vatican. This is the furthest Pope Francis has ever travelled to join his flock, showing them how much…
Vatican news Christians in Papua New Guinea are eagerly preparing for the upcoming apostolic visit of Pope Francis, according to Father Martín Prado of the Institute of the Incarnate Word. By LiCAS News Anticipation is palpable for Pope Francis’ arrival in Papua New Guinea on September 6, particularly in the coastal town of Vanimo, Father…
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…