Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE -- The 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate, but he drew energy...

SINGAPORE -- The true significance of Singapore's soaring skyscrapers, robust economy and high-tech achievements must be found in the stories of love and care...

DILI, Timor-Leste -- In a predominantly Catholic country where clergy are treated with great respect, they must make extra efforts to remain humble servants...

SINGAPORE -- Arriving in Singapore from Timor-Leste, Pope Francis made the biggest transition of his 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific, moving from...

DILI, Timor-Leste -- The faith that sustained the hope of the people of Timor-Leste in their struggle for independence should be a resource now...

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Even members of the most remote, smallest and poorest Christian communities are called to share the Gospel and to do so,...

ROME -- Traveling on an ITA Airways plane, Pope Francis set off on the longest foreign trip of his papacy. The plane carrying the pope,...

VATICAN CITY -- "Please, let no Christian church be abolished directly or indirectly: the churches are not to be touched," Pope Francis said about...

VATICAN CITY -- When receiving the Eucharist, Catholics should respond with gratitude and awe that Jesus offers himself as nourishment and salvation, Pope Francis...

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis' trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts. Visiting four nations...