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Pope Francis holds 'brotherly encounter' with Jesuits in Indonesia
Pope Francis has held his customary encounter with his brother Jesuits at the Apostolic Nunciature in Jakarta on the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Indonesia.
Pope to Indonesian authorities: ‘Interreligious dialogue fosters mutual respect’
As he meets with Indonesia’s civil authorities in Jakarta, Pope Francis upholds the nation’s motto of “Unity in Diversity,” and promises the Catholic Church’s efforts to support interreligious dialogue and civil harmony.
Day One: “Welcome to Indonesia Pope Francis!”
After arriving in Jakarta on Tuesday morning for the first leg of his apostolic visit to four Pacific nations, Pope Francis was welcomed by children and migrants on the eve of the official Welcome Ceremony at the Presidential Palace.
Pope to Italian youths: “Never be resigned to war!”
Pope Francis sends a message to young people of the Italian Diocese of Amalfi-Cava de' Tirreni reflecting on how to be “instruments of peace” and urges them not to resign to war.
Gabon: A year after the military seized power, Bishop Madega speaks of hope and a “Coup de liberation”
One year after the military coup d'état of 30 August 2023, which ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon in a bloodless coup, the people of Gabon seem fairly happy that 55 years of the Bongo family rule ended as it did.
Vatican Museums: Learning to care for creation through play
An original and engaging tour is now available for families with children, offering a delightful two-hour experience in the beautiful natural setting of the Pope's Gardens. This initiative, titled "Capture Nature," is a new addition to the Vatican Museums' family-friendly activities, promoting an appreciation for nature, art, and the care of creation.
Indonesia releases ‘special stamps’ featuring Pope Francis’ key themes
The Indonesian government, in partnership with the local Catholic Church, has launched a series of commemorative stamps to mark Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Indonesia.
On board with Pope Francis
Pope Francis greets the journalists on board the flight taking him to Indonesia as he embarks on an Apostolic Visit, which also sees him visit Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore.
Cardinal Parolin receives Pope’s telegram on death of his mother
Pope Francis sends a telegram to Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin celebrating the funeral of his late mother Ada
Interreligious dialogue at the heart of Pope's visit to Indonesia
As Indonesia welcomes Pope Francis' visit, an Indonesian priest, who is an official at the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, speaks of the significance of the Pope's 45th Apostolic Journey abroad.
The Indonesian Church living the faith in a very diverse nation
As Pope Francis makes an Apostolic Visit to Indonesia, we take a closer look at the unique challenges faced by the Catholic Church in this vibrant, diverse nation.
Pope Francis arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia
After more than 13 hours aboard the papal flight, Pope Francis lands in Jakarta, as he sets forth upon his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, and longest thus far of his pontificate, to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore.
Pope Francis departs on 45th Apostolic Journey abroad
Pope Francis has begun his Apostolic Journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore, as the papal plane takes off from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport.
Heart of Indonesia polyhedron a 'sign of unity in diversity'
Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the "Grha Pemuda" Youth House in Jakarta on Wednesday, Scholas Occurrentes has held a press conference to present the ‘Hati Indonesia’, or Heart of Indonesia, artwork, to which Pope Francis is scheduled to add the final piece.
Israel continues to strike Gaza
As the War in the Holy Land continues, Palestinian officials claim at least eleven Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes on Gaza City.
New President of Centesimus Annus Foundation appointed
Professor Paolo Garonna succeeds to Professor Anna Maria Tarantola as new President of the Vatican-chartered academic institution founded in 1993 to promote the legacy of the St. John Paul II’s social encyclical by the same name.
Cardinal Parolin: Pope will bring closeness and peace to Asia and Oceania
As Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore prepare to welcome the Successor of Peter, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin highlights their anticipation and desire to meet Pope Francis during his longest Apostolic Journey abroad.
Vatican publishes Pope's schedule for October liturgical celebrations
The Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff has published the October schedule for Pope Francis' liturgical celebrations, highlighting the opening and closing celebrations for the second session of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality and a Mass with the canonization of Blesseds.
From tunnels of war to the tunnel of fraternity
As Pope Francis set off on his longest Apostolic Journey, which takes him to Asia and Oceania, our Editorial Director reflects on the symbolic image of a tunnel in Jakarta that connects a mosque and a Catholic church.
Zambia: Diocesan Catholic clergy share fraternity and pastoral commitment at national conference
Catholic Diocesan priests from Zambia’s eleven dioceses and archdioceses recently met in the Zambian town of Kabwe under the auspices of the Association of Zambian Diocesan Catholic Clergy (AZADCC)
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