Vatican News
Pope: War in Gaza is too much! No steps taken for peace
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.
Cardinal Goh: Pope Francis was ‘ambassador of Christ’s love’ for Singapore
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.
Mozambique: Bishop Alberto Vera says election should be something citizens celebrate
In the heat of Mozambique’s nationwide presidential and legislative electoral campaigns, the Bishop of Nacala Diocese has urged the country’s politicians and electoral body to ensure that the forthcoming election is inclusive
Singapore’s Church and civil leaders vow to bolster faith dialogue
Church and civil leaders in Singapore vowed to strengthen inter-religious dialogue and unity, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for peace in a multi-religious society, during Pope Francis' interreligious meeting on Friday.
Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus: Serving God through education
The sisters of the Congregation of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus are dedicated to educating children, and they live this charism by running several schools in Africa and expressing the Church’s solidarity in the towns and villages they serve.
Unforgettable journey of missionary Pope to the ends of the Earth
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
Pope Francis boards the papal plane in Singapore to return to Rome, and concludes his 12-day Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania.
Pope calls Singaporean youth to unity during interreligious dialogue
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'
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."
Pope Francis urges Singapore’s clergy to be united and close to people
Pope Francis holds a private meeting with the clergy and consecrated religious of Singapore, and urges nuns to always express the motherhood of the Church.
Pope Francis prays for typhoon victims in Vietnam
Pope Francis sends his condolences to the victims of Typhoon Yagi that struck Vietnam, killing over 200 people.
Singapore: St. Theresa’s Home an oasis of peace for the elderly
St. Theresa’s Home for the aged provides elderly people in Singapore the care they need. The Catholic nursing home is managed by Catholic Welfare Services (CWS), a non-profit, social service agency founded in 1959 with the aim of uplifting the lives of the less fortunate in the community. Pope Francis will visit residents and staff there on Friday, 13 September.
St Theresa’s Home ready to welcome Pope Francis
Ahead of Pope Francis' visit St Theresa’s Home, Victor Seng, director of the Catholic care home for the elderly in Singapore, says the residents are excited to see the Holy Father.
Day One in Singapore: ‘An orchid, an appeal, love for our brothers and sisters'
Pope Francis’ first full day in Singapore kicks off with meetings with the President and PM and a discourse to the authorities, and then it is the occasion for an ethnically diverse but united society to come together for Holy Mass.
Pope at Mass: Love is the centre of the Gospel
During Mass at the National Stadium in Singapore, Pope Francis reminds the faithful that love is at the foundation of all that we are and do.
Catholic bishop describes ‘unprecedented flooding' in northern Thailand
The Bishop of Thailand’s northernmost diocese describes the Church’s work to aid stranded parishioners as heavy flooding and landslides lash the area and neighboring Vietnam.
'Pope Francis makes people of different faiths feel like one family'
Lawrence Chong, a Consultor of the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue involved in the interfaith youth event in Singapore, highlights Pope Francis' unique ability as a religious leader to cultivate friendship and "a sense of family" among Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
Students greet Pope Francis with art in Singapore
As part of Pope Francis's visit to Singapore, local Catholic students took part in an art and video competition to express their “vision of unity and hope for the Church.”
Pope tells leaders to promote the common good of all peoples and nations
Pope Francis’ urgent call to create the conditions for a just and fraternal world echoed loud, in different contexts, throughout his Apostolic Journey to Oceania and Southeast Asia.
