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Pope to Timorese youth: Freedom means choosing to respect others
Pope Francis concludes his three-day visit to Timor-Leste by meeting with young people, and urges them to be responsible and free protagonists of the future of their nation.
Day Two in Timor-Leste: A country ‘at the centre of the Gospel’
Pope Francis’ second day on Timorese soil is dedicated to the care provided by a multitude of missionaries in the country, some of whom run a school for disabled children in Dili “who teach us how to let ourselves be cared for”. Then Holy Mass in the presence of 600,000 faithful.
Young people in Timor-Leste are overjoyed by Pope’s visit
According to National Youth Commission Ricardo Da Costa Belo, the Pope’s visit to Timor-Leste could have a long-term impact on young people in the Asian nation also facing youth violence and crime.
Singapore’s religious communities anticipate Pope Francis’ arrival with hope
Ahead of Pope Francis' arrival in Singapore on Wednesday, several leaders of various faiths have expressed their hopes for peace and interreligious dialogue in the Asian country.
Venezuelan opposition leader requests asylum in Spain
The Venezuelan opposition leader, Edmundo González Urrutia, has requested asylum in Spain, with Nicolás Maduro saying he "respects" his decision to leave Venezuela.
Pope Francis meets Jesuit confrères in Dili
In Timor-Leste, Pope Francis holds a lively exchange with his fellow Jesuits from various regions of Asia and offers a special embrace and welcome to the 103-year-old Portuguese Jesuit who has served in Timor-Leste since the Indonesian occupation.
Pope at Mass in Timor-Leste: Children show us the importance of 'smallness'
In a homily delivered to an estimated 600,000 people – or nearly half the population of Timor-Leste – Pope Francis says that children are both a blessing and a sign.
Pope in Dili: The heart of the Gospel is at the ends of the earth
Pope Francis makes his way through the streets of Dili on Tuesday morning to visit the Irmas Alma missionary school for children with disabilities and then to the city’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to be with the country’s bishops, priests, nuns, consecrated men and women, seminarians and catechists.
Nigeria: St Leo’s parish celebrates Mother Mary’s birthday by feeding the hungry
The annual celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birthday, which falls on 8 September, was this year celebrated at St Leo’s parish in Lagos. Over five thousand children and adults were fed, a remarkable feat given Nigeria’s challenging times of biting economic hardship
Pope to Timor-Leste religious and catechists: You are the fragrance of Christ
Addressing clergy, consecrated persons, seminarians and catechists at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Dili, Pope Francis urges them to preserve and spread the fragrance of the Gospel in Timor-Leste.
Pope to Timorese children: Thank you for teaching us to care and be cared for
Pope Francis visits a school for children with disabilities and thanks the workers for their care, and the children for allowing themselves to be cared for.
Day One in Dili: A momentous welcome
Pope Francis wraps up his four-day visit to Papua New Guinea and lands in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, for the third leg of his four-nation visit to Asia and Oceania.
Papua New Guinea: Stories of faith
The stories and experiences of so many different people make up the diverse tapestry that represents Pope Francis’ visit to Papua New Guinea.
PNG: Pope wraps up second leg of Apostolic Journey
From his meetings with civil authorities and with children with disabilities and those in street situations; from Holy Mass and a short visit to Vanimo to meet with the local Catholic faithful; to the meeting with young people, the Pope’s almost four full days in this South Pacific nation were an occasion for him to offer a message of hope to the people of Papua New Guinea
Pope on Literacy Day: Reading unites people, fosters mutual understanding
Pope Francis sends a message for the 57th International Literacy Day, and invites everyone to learn to read in another language so as to enhance mutual understanding and acceptance of diversity.
Pope will encourage Catholics in Timor-Leste to live out their faith daily
As Pope Francis begins the third leg of his 45th Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, Vatican News speaks to the Secretary general of the Episcopal Conference of Timor-Leste and the vicar of the Archdiocese of Dili about the expectations from the papal visit and the challenges facing the small Catholic Asian nation
Pope to people of Timor-Leste: Let your faith be your culture!
Addressing government leaders, representatives of civil society, and diplomats, Pope Francis invites the Timorese people allow their principles, projects, and choices to be inspired by their faith.
Cardinal Ribat: Pope’s visit to PNG underscores unity of global Church
Offering his take on Pope Francis’ just-concluded Apostolic Visit to Papua New Guinea, the Cardinal Archbishop of Port Moresby highlights the Holy Father's closeness to young people, his support for women's rights, and the impact of his visit on the local Church and the wider world.
PNG youth gather for ‘one-in-a-million’ meeting with Pope Francis
A unique blend of sound and color welcomed Pope Francis to Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby for his meeting with the youth of Papua New Guinea, the final event of the second leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania.
Thousands of people greet Pope Francis as he arrives in Timor-Leste
Pope Francis arrives in the capital of Timor-Leste, Dili, starting the third stage of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, and is welcomed to the country by thousands of cheering people.
