Papal Marseille vist

Pope: The choice to migrate or stay is a fundamental human right

Sep 25, 2023

Pope Francis reiterates the importance of having the freedom of either staying or leaving one's country, as well as that of being welcomed wherever one goes.
Pope Francis: 'Marseille’s welcome is a message to Europe'

Sep 25, 2023

As Pope Francis returns to Rome from Marseille, he answers questions from journalists aboard the papal plane, discussing the issues of migration, euthanasia, ideological colonization, and the suffering of the Ukrainian people.
Pope at Mass: Church, Europe need a leap of faith

Sep 25, 2023

In his homily during Mass in Marseille, Pope Francis says those who have faith ‘leap for joy’ because they recognize the presence of the Lord.
Cardinal Parolin: May Europe unite in face of Mediterranean challenges

Sep 22, 2023

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin offers Vatican Media his thoughts on the significance of Pope Francis’ visit to Marseille at the conclusion of the "Mediterranean Meetings", calling it an opportunity to promote a spirit of cohesion among European nations, particularly on the issue of migration.
Cardinal Lopez Romero: Pope visits Marseilles to build peace without borders

Sep 21, 2023

As Marseille awaits the arrival of Pope Francis for the Mediterranean Meetings, the Cardinal Archbishop of Rabat shares his hopes for the work of the ecumenical gathering which is seeking to unite peoples in peace.
Details on Pope Francis’ trip to Marseille released

Sep 20, 2023

The Holy See Press Office presents the official schedule for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Marseille, a city “enriched” by a vast array of cultures.
Pope requests prayers for upcoming Visit to Marseille, appeals for Ukraine

Sep 18, 2023

Pope Francis appeals for peace for the ‘martyred' people of Ukraine, and asks for prayers for his upcoming two-day Apostolic Journey to Marseille for the conclusion of the “Mediterranean Meeting”.
Pope Francis to travel to Marseille in September

Jul 31, 2023

The Holy See Press Office releases the schedule of Pope Francis' visit to the French port city at the conclusion the “Rencontres Méditerranéennes” hosted by the Archdiocese in September.