Pope Francis
Pope Arrives in Timor-Leste, Confronts Some of Nation’s Problems
The faith that sustained the hope of the people of Timor-Leste in their struggle for independence should be a resource now as the country tries to cope with social, economic and environmental problems, Pope Francis said.
Pope in Remote Pacific Town: Match Creation’s Beauty with Beauty of Love
Pope Francis flew 600 miles to a remote outpost of Papua New Guinea to spend an afternoon with a group of missionaries -- many from Argentina -- and with their people.
All People are Gifts from God with a Mission to Share Love, Pope Says
Building enthusiasm for living and sharing the Christian faith is not a matter of "techniques" but of being joyful and serving others, Pope Francis said.
Pope Receives Warm Nighttime Welcome to Papua New Guinea
With a 21-cannon salute, Pope Francis was welcomed to Papua New Guinea Sept. 6, the second stop on his four-nation visit to Asia and the Pacific.
Pope Praises ‘Tunnel of Friendship’ Linking Jakarta Mosque, Cathedral
While members of every religion must be free to profess and practice their faith, they also should recognize that members of other religions have that right, too, and they all are searching for God, Pope Francis said.
Share the Gospel with Joy, Pope Tells Indonesia’s Churchworkers
The Christian call to share the Gospel is not about trying to win converts at all costs, but about living in a way that exudes Christian joy and always treats others with respect, Pope Francis told churchworkers in Indonesia.
Pope Arrives in Indonesia at Start of Four-Nation Tour
Pope Francis landed in Jakarta after a 13-hour flight from Rome and was greeted by the religious affairs minister of Indonesia and two children in traditional dress who offered him flowers.
Pope Sets Off on Longest Trip of His Pontificate
Traveling on an ITA Airways plane, Pope Francis set off on the longest foreign trip of his papacy.
Migrant Morality: Pope Doubles Down on Message of Acceptance
As immigration becomes an increasingly hot-button political issue in the United States and Europe, Pope Francis again underscored the moral weight of how migrants are treated, hammering home a message of acceptance that has been a pillar of his pontificate for more than a decade.
Pope: Driving Away Migrants is a ‘Grave Sin’
Working to turn migrants away from the prospect of peace and security in a new country is "a grave sin," Pope Francis said.