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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”
Philippines tops Asia in deaths of environmental defenders, says new report
The Philippines has been identified as the deadliest country for environmental defenders in Asia, according to the latest Global Witness report.
The Global Witness report...
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
Catholic youth pilgrimage seeks peace on Korean Peninsula
The pilgrimage, which began in 2012, is a key initiative of the Korea Reconciliation Committee to cultivate young "apostles of peace."
Filipino ‘Appointed Son of God’ arrested for human trafficking, sex crime
Quiboloy, who has close relations with former president Rodrigo Duterte, is the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church
Cardinal Bo turns to Our Lady of Velankanni for healing amid...
Cardinal Bo also urged the faithful to place their trust in Mary’s intercession, especially during difficult times
PNG pilgrims brave harsh elements for papal visit
"We have close to 6000 registered people who have come in from outside centers. There will be more," said Bishop Rosario Menezes of Lae