Pope Francis Trips
Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip on Sept. 2, 2024. that will bring him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore. During this longest journey of his pontificate so far — which includes numerous events in the largest majority-Muslim country on earth, Indonesia — the pope is expected to emphasize themes of interreligious dialogue, solidarity, and peace.
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Report: Pope Francis plans 2-day visit to Malta in April
The last pope to visit the country was Benedict XVI in 2010. Read more
Which countries will Pope Francis visit in 2022?
Possible destinations include Lebanon, Malta, and Papua New Guinea. Read more
It’s official: Pope Francis will travel to Cyprus and Greece in December
The five-day trip will include a stop on the Greek island of Lesbos. Read more
Biden hails Pope Francis' 'historic' trip to Iraq
President Joe Biden stated his admiration for Pope Francis on Monday, after the pontiff’s four-day visit to Iraq. Read more
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis' Malta trip postponed
The Vatican stated Monday that Pope Francis’ trip to the islands of Malta and Gozo May 31 has been postponed... Read more
Pope Francis will travel to Malta in May
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis will visit the islands of Malta and Gozo on May 31. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November
The Vatican confirmed Friday that Pope Francis will travel to Thailand and Japan in November with stops scheduled in Tokyo,... Read more
Pope Francis to visit three countries in East Africa
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will visit the capital cities of the African countries of Mozambique, Madagascar, and... Read more
Pope says UAE trip was 'new page' in dialogue between Christians, Muslims
Pope Francis said Wednesday that his recent trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates was a step forward... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Mother Teresa's birthplace in 2019
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis will travel to Bulgaria and Macedonia May 5-7, 2019, with a stop in... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
Pope Francis will travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates Feb. 3-5 to participate in an international interfaith... Read more
Vatican confirms papal visit to Baltic nations in September
Rumors of a papal visit to the Baltic states this year have been going around for months, however, the Vatican... Read more
It's confirmed: Pope Francis is going to Geneva June 21
On Friday, the Vatican confirmed an earlier announcement by the Swiss government that Pope Francis will visit Switzerland in June... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Chile, Peru in January 2018
The Holy See Press Office announced Monday that Pope Francis will travel to Chile from January 15 to 18 and... Read more
Although trips can be tiring, Pope says people make the effort 'worth it'
In a new interview published Sunday, Pope Francis said that though his many papal trips are often very tiring, both... Read more
Pope will make two-day visit to Fatima marking apparition anniversary
Though rumors have been floating around for some time, the Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Francis will travel to Fatima,... Read more
Africa, South America trips in Pope's sights for next two years
Pope Francis has revealed that he hopes to make extensive voyages to Africa and Latin America in the next two... Read more
Priest hopes papal visit will nurture fledgling Albanian Church
Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Albania could encourage the leaders of the Catholic Church in a nation with a long... Read more
Pope's visit will change Philippines, Cardinal Tagle hopes
Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in January will be an opportunity to lead the Church in the country down... Read more
Pope's Albania visit will draw from past, look to future
Pope Francis’ upcoming Albanian visit will highlight Mother Teresa, honor the martyrs of Albania’s atheistic past, and suggest the country’s... Read more
