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...
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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
