Global Church News

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  Some Indonesian Catholics prefer to see pope in Timor-Leste

  Sep 10, 2024

  Considering distance and expenses in Jakarta, they have opted for Dili which has risen to the occasion

  
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  Who is stalling the pope’s visit to India?

  Sep 10, 2024

  It is not even acknowledged by the Prime Minister’s Office that there is any hold-up in clearing a visit

  
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  Pope set for huge Timor-Leste mass, half of nation expected

  Sep 10, 2024

  Pope Francis' visit drew up to 750,000 people, generating high excitement despite criticism over costs and preparations

  
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  Pope owes an apology to the Timorese people

  Sep 10, 2024

  The papal visit presents a unique opportunity for the Church to address historical wrongs

  
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  Outcry over Timor-Leste vendor attack, media curbs as pope visits

  Sep 10, 2024

  Police face backlash for clearing vendors and detaining journalists before Pope Francis's visit, raising concerns about press freedom

  
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  Pope to Timor-Leste religious and catechists: You are the fragrance of Christ

  Sep 10, 2024

  Addressing clergy, consecrated persons, seminarians and catechists at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Dili, Pope Francis urges them to preserve and spread the fragrance of the Gospel in Timor-Leste.

  
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  Pope in Dili: The heart of the Gospel is at the ends of the earth

  Sep 10, 2024

  Pope Francis makes his way through the streets of Dili on Tuesday morning to visit the Irmas Alma missionary school for children with disabilities and then to the city’s Cathedral to be with the country’s bishops, priests, nuns, consecrated men and women, seminarians and catechists.

  
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  Papua New Guinea: Stories of faith

  Sep 10, 2024

  The stories and experiences of so many different people make up the diverse tapestry that represents Pope Francis’ visit to Papua New Guinea.

  
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  Pope will encourage Catholics in Timor-Leste to live out their faith daily

  Sep 10, 2024

  As Pope Francis begins the third leg of his 45th Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, Vatican News speaks to the Secretary general of the Episcopal Conference of Timor-Leste and the vicar of the Archdiocese of Dili about the expectations from the papal visit and the challenges facing the small Catholic Asian nation

  
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  International Eucharistic Congress begins in Ecuador

  Sep 10, 2024

  The 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, started Sept. 8, focusing on unity and healing through fraternity