Pope encourages Singapore’s young to cultivate unity amid diversity
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service – Before leaving Singapore, the most religiously diverse country on his trip to Asia and the Pacific, Pope Francis urged young...
Pope Francis
Our Head of Church, Pope Francis has an uncanny way of speaking in a direct, Christ-centered way. We feature his papal audiences, Angelus talks, homilies and interviews.
Pope: Love is What Builds and Endures
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The true significance of Singapore’s soaring skyscrapers, robust economy and high-tech achievements must be found in the stories of love and care...
In wealthy Singapore, pope urges care of the poor and migrants
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis praised Singapore and its citizens for their hard work and ingenuity, but he urged them to be mindful of the...
Pope lands in Singapore, last stage of his Asia-Pacific trip
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Arriving in Singapore from Timor-Leste, Pope Francis made the biggest transition of his 12-day trip to Asia and the Pacific, moving from...
Be reflections of God’s love, pope tells people of Timor-Leste
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – While it is tempting to want more money and more power, God works great things through those who know how to make...
Pope in Timor-Leste: Traditional respect for clergy must not be exploited
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In a predominantly Catholic country where clergy are treated with great respect, they must make extra efforts to remain humble servants of...
Pope in remote Pacific town: Match creation’s beauty with beauty of love
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Pope Francis flew 966km to a remote outpost of Papua New Guinea to spend an afternoon with a group of missionaries –...
Pope in Papua New Guinea: Faith is a way of life, not a label
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – In a country where most people identify as Christians and where the Parliament approved a measure to officially declare it a Christian...
Pope receives warm nighttime welcome in Papua New Guinea
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – With a 21-cannon salute, Pope Francis was welcomed to Papua New Guinea Sept. 6, the second stop on his four-nation visit to...
Pope praises ‘tunnel of friendship’ linking Jakarta Mosque and Cathedral
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – While members of every religion must be free to profess and practice their faith, they also should recognise that members of other...
