Papal Visits
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Vatican confirms papal trip to Turkey in November
A statement released by the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Turkey in November, where he is expected... Read more
Pope Francis accepts invitation to visit Mexico
President Enrique Peña Nieto on Saturday announced that Pope Francis has accepted an invitation to visit Mexico. Read more
Pope meets with Sri Lankans, welcomes invitation to visit
Today the Pope met with over 1,500 Sri Lankan pilgrims, assuring them of his prayers for continued peace in the... Read more
'Be antennas' to receive the word of God, Pope exhorts
In a meeting with priests and religious during his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis urged the professed to listen and... Read more
Pope: we must 'undress' ourselves of worldliness like St. Francis
On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis said that Christians should follow the example of the great... Read more
Peace comes by embracing the cross, Pope says at Assisi
During his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis told Mass attendees that true peace can only be attained by drawing close... Read more
Pope's plan to visit Bonaria shrine thrills pastor
Father Giovannino Tolu said his heart began racing when he heard that Pope Francis will the visit the shrine he... Read more
Story of Pope's desire to visit Sicily emerges
Some might call it fate, but through a series of providential connections, Bishop Michele Pennisi discovered that Pope Francis wants... Read more
Christians, Muslims to hold vigil as Lebanon papal visit approaches
Christians and Muslims will come together for a prayer vigil on Sept. 12 to invoke the protection of God and... Read more
Pope to proceed with Lebanon trip despite Syria violence
As fighting in neighboring Syria rages on, Pope Benedict XVI has confirmed that he will proceed with his trip to... Read more
