Pope Francis Arrives in Indonesia, the First Leg of His Longest Trip Ever
The trip is expected to be the longest and most challenging international voyage of his pontificate to date.
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Pope Francis Begins Historic Apostolic Journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania
On Sept. 3, the Holy Father will first land in Jakarta, Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, to promote religious harmony and interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims in the country.
Vatican Releases Schedule for Pope Francis’ Two-Week Trip to Asia and Oceania
The first stop on his Southeast Asia tour is Indonesia, home to the largest Muslim population in the world, where he will preside over an interfaith meeting in Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque.
Pope’s Parting Message to the Philippines — Protect the Family
The Holy Father also highlighted the Philippines’ status as the foremost Catholic country in Asia as a vocation and a special blessing from God.
Pope Francis’ Heartfelt Words for Typhoon Survivors: Jesus Is There for You
The Holy Father celebrated Mass for hundreds of thousands of people on a windy, rainy morning at the airport near Tacloban.
Busy Schedule Awaits Pope Francis on His Sri Lanka-Philippines Voyage
The Holy Father will make his longest apostolic visit to the island-nations Jan. 12-18.
Interreligious Marriage in India Poses Pastoral Concerns
With the number of interreligious marriages on the rise across Asia, Father Cajetan Menezes said that it is an important issue, and one with which the Church needs to have a ‘very specific pastoral care.’
