Pope Francis called on the world's Catholic cardinals, many of whom live in Rome and lead Vatican offices, to pursue a "zero ...

Age, sciatica and knee problems notwithstanding, pontiff appears to have had the time of his life during wide-ranging 11-day ...

When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia’s financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is ...

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis held an open-air mass for ... you know that they are faithful,” said Jonathan Kassman, 47, an official involved in hosting the event.

The pope, who uses a wheelchair due to knee and back pain, was rolled past an entry foyer with a curved timber screen inspired by a typical lakatoi tattoo design. In a speech welcoming Francis ...

7. A man stands in front of a poster of Pope Francis outside APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, at the official welcome for the Pope, Sept. 7. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez / CNA) Courtney ...

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (CNN) — Pope Francis emphasized the importance of a Catholic Church serving marginalized communities during his trip to Papua New Guinea over the weekend ...

Pope Francis began his historic visit to Papua ... Papua New Guinea, at the official welcome to the Roman pontiff, Sept. 7, 2024. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA The Catholic Church plays a crucial ...

Pope Francis begins a 12-day tour across four continents ... being ethnically Chinese and Mandarin as one of the four official languages, this visit holds significant diplomatic potential.

ope Francis’ visit to Indonesia is a significant moment for the country and its diverse religious communities. As the leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis is a global figure of deep ...

Customers thronging the Catholic Centre in Singapore to buy souvenirs for Pope Francis's visit from Sep ... was very encouraging,” she added. Each official souvenir is marked with a tag or ...

Following the farewell ceremony on Friday, the pope took a six-hour flight to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, but otherwise had no official engagements ... Pope Francis waves to worshippers ...