Vatican news Father Christopher Lee was stabbed at St. Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, during Saturday evening mass. His attacker was arrested and Father Lee is in stable condition. Deborah Castellano Lubov The priest of St. Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, was stabbed during mass on Saturday evening, reported Asia News…
Vatican news Cardinal William Goh expresses his appreciation for the closeness and care that Pope Francis showed the people of Singapore, and invites the universal Church to learn from the experiential faith of Asian Catholics. By Claudia Torres – Singapore “The Pope’s key messages are always about building harmony in the world, being inclusive, and…
Vatican news Pope Francis boards the papal plane in Singapore to return to Rome and conclude his 12-day apostolic journey to Asia and Oceania. By Devin Watkins After 12 days in 4 countries in Oceania and Asia, Pope Francis began his return flight to Rome. The Holy Father boarded the papal plane in Singapore, which…
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 St. Theresa’s Nursing Home provides Singapore’s elderly with the care they need. The Catholic nursing home is run by Catholic Welfare Services (CWS), a non-profit social services agency founded in 1959 to improve the lives of the community’s most disadvantaged. Pope Francis will visit residents and staff at the facility on Friday, September…
Vatican news In a conversation with Catholic News, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Singapore, Catholic parliamentarian Alex Yam shared his insights on how the teachings of the Holy Father guide his approach to pressing societal issues in Singapore. By LiCAS News As the nation prepares for its first papal visit in nearly four…
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…