Tag: Pope Francis

By Caroline de Sury , OSV News PARIS  -- For three days, Paris welcomed several thousand participants from around the globe who took part in...

VATICAN CITY -- Celebrating the feast of St. Matthew with Italy's financial police, Pope Francis urged them to follow the example of their patron,...

VATICAN CITY -- Saying Pope Francis had "a mild flu-like condition," the Vatican press office announced he had canceled his scheduled audiences Sept. 23. The...

VATICAN CITY -- Recognizing the spiritual value of devotions connected to Medjugorje, but not ruling on the authenticity of the alleged apparitions or alleged...

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...

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea -- With a 21-cannon salute, Pope Francis was welcomed to Papua New Guinea Sept. 6, the second stop on...

JAKARTA, Indonesia  -- Not long after Pope Francis left Indonesia, authorities there announced they had arrested seven people for making online "terror threats" against...