papal journeys

Francis makes surprise visit to St. Mary Major on feast of dedication of papal basilica

Francis prays for Lebanon in surprise visit to St. Mary Major on feast of dedication of papal basilica (video)

Why is Pope Francis keeping quiet on the Hagia Sophia mosque conversion

Updated: Francis speaks out against Hagia Sophia mosque reconversion… Too little, too late?

Pope deplores conditions in Libyan migrant detention camps - 'You cannot imagine the hell that people are living there'

Pope deplores conditions in Libyan migrant detention camps: “You cannot imagine the hell that people are living there”

Cardinal Montenegro denounces on anniversary of Pope's trip to Lampedusa - 'There is a Europe that is afraid of Africa'

Cardinal Montenegro denounces on anniversary of Pope’s trip to Lampedusa: “There is a Europe that is afraid of Africa”

Coronavirus - Vatican postpones Pope's May trip to Malta

Coronavirus: Vatican postpones Pope’s May trip to Malta

Pope makes Rome 'pilgrimage' for 'consolation and comfort' of coronavirus victims, healthcare workers

Pope makes Rome “pilgrimage” for end to coronavirus “plague”, “consolation and comfort” of victims, healthcare workers

Coronavirus fears claim March, May Pope education and economy events

Coronavirus fears claim March, May Pope education and economy events

'Economy of Francesco' event

March ‘Economy of Francesco’ event in Assisi could be next coronavirus domino to fall as Vatican studies postponement

Pope Francis meets in Bari February 23 with bishops of the Mediterranean

After the Bari ‘synod’… what’s the Church’s vision for the Mediterranean?

Pope Francis greets the faithful February 23 on his trip to Bari

“No excuses or prudent caution”: From Bari, Pope urges Christians to “extremism of love”

New papal trips announced for 2020

New papal trips to denounce dumping of toxic waste in Italy, plight of migrants in Malta

Pope Francis shakes hands with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb

Pope renews call to religions “to say ‘no’ to violence and together promote peace, life, and religious freedom”

Pope Francis January 9 in his 'State of the World' address

Pope denounces world’s “very weak” response to climate change “a source of grave concern”