The pope will greet royal leaders, prime ministers, professors and students, and Catholics in some of the countries’ historic palaces,... Read more
According to Italian press, less than 24 hours after the pope’s arrival, the police discovered a Czech-made semiautomatic pistol inside... Read more
The government of Indonesia plans to boost religious tourism on Flores Island, famous for its history and Catholic heritage. Read more
The pope’s one-day visit to the northern Italian city of Verona on Saturday centered on a message of peace. Read more
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Mark’s Square this Sunday in Venice and then privately venerate the relics of... Read more
The Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the... Read more
Despite advanced age and health challenges, the pope visited six countries on three continents in 2023. Read more
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from... Read more
In a new interview, the pope said someone had recommended he make a visit to Antarctica the next time he’s... Read more
“We can no longer watch the drama of shipwrecks, caused by the cruel trafficking and the fanaticism of indifference,” the... Read more
Vietnam is home to millions of Catholics, yet no pope has ever visited the southeast Asian country. Read more
The pope will travel to Mongolia Aug. 31–Sept. 4 to visit one of the smallest Christian communities in the world. Read more
The pope’s upcoming trip could have geopolitical implications beyond the country’s small population of Catholics. Read more
The trip will make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile border with... Read more
A trip to Mongolia would make Pope Francis the first pope to visit the Asian country that shares a 2,880-mile... Read more
Pope Francis will travel to Budapest, Hungary, in just over a month for an April 28–30 visit to the capital... Read more
Pope Francis returns to the central European country after a short visit in 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
The moving encounter with the pope provided a potent reminder of the horrors taking place in eastern Congo. Read more
Catholics danced and sang songs, including a chant of “Maman Maria,” which means “Mama Mary” in French, as they awaited... Read more
Among the refugees who met with the pope was Bidong, who spent much of his childhood in a refugee camp... Read more