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Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane during an in-flight press conference on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, on his return from his nearly two-week tour of Southeast Asia.

Pope Francis: U.S. presidential election a choice between ‘the lesser evil’

Sep 13, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5... Read more

Pope Francis addresses elderly and sick people on his final day in Singapore on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, marking the conclusion of his 12-day, four-country apostolic journey to Asia and Oceania — the longest trip of his pontificate to date.

Pope Francis concludes apostolic journey with elderly and youth of Singapore

Sep 13, 2024

By Kristina Millare

The interreligious meeting concluded his 12-day, four-country apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania.    Read more

Pope Francis presides beneath a crucifix at Mass at Singapore National Stadium, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024

Pope Francis to Singapore’s Catholics: Follow St. Francis Xavier in spreading God’s love

Sep 12, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

The pontiff celebrated Mass in the Singapore National Stadium, a national landmark, on the last full day of his trip... Read more

Pope Francis addresses leaders at the National University of Singapore on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

Pope Francis praises Singapore’s spirit of progress, reminds leaders not to exclude the weak

Sep 12, 2024

By Kristina Millare

The pope expressed his admiration for the dedication of the country’s past and present leaders to build unity amid a... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the Dili Convention Center in East Timor, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

Pope Francis leaves East Timor: ‘I’ll never forget your smiles’

Sep 11, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis’ event with young adults was his last stop in East Timor before flying four hours to Singapore for... Read more

Indonesian police direct traffic next to billboards displaying a welcome message for Pope Francis in Jakarta on Sept. 2, 2024.

Pope Francis begins historic apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania

Sep 2, 2024

By Kristina Millare

During his 11-day journey the 87-year-old pontiff will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore from Sept.... Read more