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J-P Mauro

Bangladesh Christians report violence and discrimination

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I.Media

China, Holy See extend bishops’ agreement for 4 more years

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

J-P Mauro

Pope names envoy to Taiwan’s 5th Eucharistic Congress

Pope Francis during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on September 18, 2024

Isabella H. de Carvalho

8 Things Pope Francis told Jesuits, and if it’s hard to be pope

Pope Francis during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican on September 18, 2024

Kathleen N. Hattrup

We are still too Euro-centric, says Pope after Asia tour

Pope Francis meets members of the Catholic community at the Jakarta Cathedral in Jakarta on September 4, 2024.

I.Media

Pope Francis’ focus on Asia

Pope Francis arrived on September 9 in East Timor for the third stop of an Asia-Pacific tour, the longest of the 87-year-old's papacy, according to an AFP reporter travelling with him.

Cyprien Viet

Defending the family, a central theme of Pope’s trip to Asia

Pope Francis press conference

I.Media

Pope on flight talks US election, China, Holy Land, more

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I.Media

Pope concludes Asia-Oceania trip, returns to Rome

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Camille Dalmas

Pope Francis now has an orchid named after him

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I.Media

In Singapore, Pope encourages migrant workers and families

Pope Francis meets with young people in Centro de Convercoies in Dili, East Timor on September 11, 2024.

Camille Dalmas

Freedom isn’t having more stuff, Pope tells young people in East Timor

Pope Francis flanked by his spokeperson Matteo Bruni, speaks to journalists aboard his flight bound to Jakarta, Indonesia, where he will start a 12-day visit to Asia, on September 2, 2024.

Camille Dalmas

Pope Francis showered with gifts on his longest ever flight

Pope Francis preparing to board a plane at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili before departing for Singapore.

I.Media

Pope leaves East Timor for Singapore, last stop of trip

Pope Francis gestures as he leaves after leading holy mass at the Esplanade of Tasitolu in Dili, East Timor, on September 10, 2024

I.Media

Nearly half the country attends Pope’s Mass (literally)

BEIJING

I.Media

Beijing finally recognizes bishop appointed by Rome in 1982

Pope Francis arrived on September 9 in East Timor for the third stop of an Asia-Pacific tour, the longest of the 87-year-old's papacy, according to an AFP reporter travelling with him.

I.Media

Pope now in world’s most Catholic country, 3rd stop of trip

A man holds his baby for Pope Francis to bless as he leaves for Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport ahead of his departure to Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby on September 6, 2024.

I.Media

Pope Francis leaves Indonesia, lands in Papua New Guinea

MESSE SINGAPOUR

I.Media

Singapore, an Asian crossroads for the Catholic Church

Pope Francis (C) speaks at the Grha Pemuda Youth Centre in Jakarta on September 4, 2024.

Camille Dalmas

Pope Francis stuck in Jakarta traffic?

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