Papal Visit Asia and Oceania

Indonesian singer Lyodra: Pope’s spirit of service made an impression

Sep 18, 2024

Lyodra Ginting, an Indonesian singer, actress, and influencer, describes her experience of meeting Pope Francis at the papal Mass in Jakarta, saying she was “struck by his spirit of service” and message for young people.
Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy

Sep 17, 2024

As the controversial Vatican-China agreement on bishop appointments nears its renewal deadline in October, Pope Francis’ recent 12-day apostolic journey through Southeast Asia and Oceania has thrust the Holy See’s complex relationship with Beijing into the spotlight.
Pope thanks Our Lady for Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania

Sep 14, 2024

Pope Francis stops at the Basilica of St. Mary Major upon his return to Rome to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for her protection throughout his 12-day Apostolic Journey.
Cardinal Goh: Pope Francis was ‘ambassador of Christ’s love’ for Singapore

Sep 14, 2024

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.
Pope: War in Gaza is too much! No steps taken for peace

Sep 14, 2024

Aboard the flight from Singapore to Rome, Pope Francis spoke to journalists about the civilian tragedy of the war in Gaza and the need for Americans to choose in conscience between Harris and Trump. He condemns abortion and the rejection of migrants, and expresses a positive view of the agreement with China, calling the country a promise and hope for the Church.
Unforgettable journey of missionary Pope to the ends of the Earth

Sep 13, 2024

At the conclusion of Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Asia and Oceania, our Editorial Director offers his thoughts on the images and experiences that are destined to remain in the heart and mind of everyone involved.
Pope Francis wraps up Apostolic Journey to Singapore

Sep 13, 2024

Pope Francis boards the papal plane in Singapore to return to Rome, and concludes his 12-day Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania.
Pope Francis reminds Singapore to ‘care for the fragile’

Sep 13, 2024

The message of Pope Francis to Singapore, Asia’s economic hub and one of the world’s most expensive cities, was consistent but hard-hitting. Take care of the “fragile” amid prosperity and glamor, he said.
Pope calls Singaporean youth to unity during interreligious dialogue

Sep 13, 2024

During an interreligious meeting at Singapore's Catholic Junior College, Pope Francis urges young people to work toward unity, to become responsible citizens, and to pass down what they have learned to future generations.
Pope in Singapore: 'Elderly and sick, your prayers are very important to God'

Sep 13, 2024

Pope Francis visits with a group of elderly and sick people at St. Theresa's Home in Singapore and tells them their prayers "are very important to God."