Tag: Pope Francis
Strive for unity amid diversity, Pope Francis tells authorities in Thailand
In his first official speech in Thailand Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the Thai authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps to strive after unity, even while preserving the diversity which gives their country “soul.”
Thai bishop: Pope’s visit a significant moment for small Catholic community
Pope Francis’ trip to Thailand is a meaningful moment for the small Catholic community, and marks an important anniversary in the life of the Catholic Church in the southeast Asian country, the secretary general of the Thailand bishops’ conference said.
Pope Francis’ lunch with the poor
Pope Francis joins some 1.500 poor people and volunteers for lunch marking the 3rd World Day of the Poor.
Minority mission: Pope to encourage Thailand’s small Catholic community
he theme of Pope Francis' visit to Thailand is focused on mission, but in the Asian country where Catholics are a tiny minority, that mission is less about proclamation and more about witness, service and dialogue.
Pope denounces increasing violence against Jewish people
Pope Francis warned that violence against Jewish people, which reached a state of horror during World War II, is on the rise again.
Thai nuns work round the clock to weave up robes for Pope Francis’ visit
Garment workers in a Bangkok convent are frantically trying to finish elaborate gold and red silk robes for Pope Francis and top Vatican officials to wear during their upcoming visit to Thailand this month.