Tag: Pope Francis
Pope Francis concludes Apostolic Visit to Timor-Leste
Around 600,000 people—according to local statistics—attended his Mass at the Esplanade of Taci Tolu near Dili on Tuesday
Singapore: Final leg of Pope Francis’ visit to Asia and Oceania
The highlight of the pope’s visit will be a mass held at the National Stadium, expected to draw a crowd of 50,000 worshippers
Students greet Pope Francis with art in Singapore
The students who joined the competition were asked to “draw their vision of unity and hope for the Church”
Pope to Timor-Leste religious and catechists: You are the fragrance of...
This story, the Pope said, tells us that “the fragrance of Christ and his Gospel” is “a gift that we must preserve and are called to spread.”
Outcry over East Timor vendor attack, media curbs as pope visits
Footage emerged last week of a police operation to remove street vendors in an area where Pope Francis was set to travel in Dili
Catholic Church in Indonesia grateful for successful papal visit, apologizes for...
“We apologize to all parties, especially the residents of Jakarta, whose activities were disturbed, and for anything that was not pleasing"
Singapore’s religious communities anticipate Pope Francis’ arrival with hope for peace
On Sept. 13, Pope Francis is set to meet the youth leaders from various religions and faiths in Singapore.
Indonesian pilgrims expected to attend papal mass in Timor Leste
The Archdiocese of Kupang and the Diocese of Atambua in Indonesia have registered at least 947 pilgrims to attend the Holy Mass
East Timor prepares for first papal visit since independence
On Monday Francis will become the first pope to visit the Catholic-majority country since independence in 2002
Government urges cooperation ahead of Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor
“This is a historic moment for our country, and everyone's warm and enthusiastic presence is essential to show our affection"
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