Pope Francis to young people in East Timor: “Make a fuss and respect the elderly”

Pope Francis to young people in East Timor: “Make a fuss and respect the elderly”

Francis put aside the speech he had prepared for the young East Timor and held a long conversation with them about family and love for the homeland. He also insisted on two pieces of advice: make noise and respect the elderly. The Pope concludes his three-day visit to East Timor. He urges young people to … Read more

Papua New Guinea, second stop on Pope Francis’ trip

Papua New Guinea, second stop on Pope Francis’ trip

The Pope began his Friday with a private mass at the nunciature, where he was staying in Jakarta. Upon arrival at the international airport, Soekarno-Hatta was greeted by a guard of honour, the Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Cardinal Gnatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo and other civil and religious authorities. The Pope boarded an Airbus … Read more