Pope Francis

Both US presidential candidates espouse anti-life views, pope says

Returning to Rome at the end of a Sept. 2-13 trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore, Pope Francis held his customary in-flight new conference and...

Mind and heart: Church must combat mental health crisis, sister says

Sr. Idília Carneiro, the new superior general of the Sisters Hospitallers, emphasizes the Catholic Church's vital role in addressing the global mental health crisis by...

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In wealthy Singapore, pope urges care of the poor and migrants

During his visit to Singapore, Pope Francis praised the nation's prosperity but called for greater attention to the poor, elderly and migrant workers. He encouraged fair...

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Pope lands in Singapore, last stage of his Asia-Pacific trip

Pope Francis arrived in Singapore, transitioning from Timor-Leste, one of the poorest countries, to one of the richest, where he was greeted by local officials, children...

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Traditional respect for clergy in Timor-Leste must not be exploited, pope says

Pope Francis called on clergy to serve with humility and to spread the "fragrance of the Gospel" during a meeting with bishops, priests, religious and catechists in Dili...

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Pope arrives in Timor-Leste, confronts some of nation's problems

Pope Francis, during his visit to Timor-Leste, urged the nation to draw on its deep faith and resilient spirit to address ongoing social, economic and environmental...

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Pope in remote Pacific town: Match creation's beauty with beauty of love

Pope Francis visited a remote town in Papua New Guinea, bringing gifts, encouragement, and a message of unity, love, and care for creation to local Catholics and...

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All people are gifts from God with a mission to share love, pope says

Pope Francis addressed vulnerable communities in Papua New Guinea, emphasizing the unique value of every person and encouraging continued efforts to serve those in need...

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Pope receives warm nighttime welcome to Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis began the second leg of his four-nation tour through Asia and the Pacific.

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Pope praises 'tunnel of friendship' linking Jakarta mosque, cathedral

During his visit to Indonesia, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of religious communities recognizing and respecting each other's faiths, highlighting their shared...