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Pope urges Thailand’s Catholics to be missionary disciples

Pope Francis celebrates his first public Mass on Thai soil, Thursday evening, at Bangkok’s National Stadium. Reflecting on the Gospel of the memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, he speaks about what missionary discipleship consists in. 

Pope’s first Mass in Thailand - photo gallery

Celebrating his first public Mass at the National Stadium in the Thai capital, Bangkok, the Pope speaks about what missionary discipleship consists in. 

Pope in Bangkok: Day 1 in a minute

Exclusive Vatican Media footage gives us a glimpse and a feel for Pope Francis' first full day in Bangkok, at the beginning of his 7-day Apostolic Visit to ... 

Pope in Thailand: hospital visit will be remembered for life 

In an interview to Vatican News, Father Surachai Chumsriphran, the director of St. Louis Hospital in Bangkok, Pope Francis’ visit to the staff and patients on ... 

Apostolic Journey to Thailand: The King and the Pope 

On his first full day in Bangkok, Pope Francis meets privately with King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the official protector of Buddhism in Thailand. 

Pope Francis' 32nd Apostolic Journey: Full texts and more

The entire programme and full texts of Pope Francis' 32nd Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan. 

Thailand: The Pope inspires us to walk with poor and voiceless

The Secretary of Talitha Kum Thailand, Sr. Paula Phonprasertruksa reflects on the Pope’s words during his discourse to Authorities in Thailand, saying he ... 

Pope in Thailand: Catholics and Buddhists can live as “good neighbours”

On his first full day in Thailand, Pope Francis meets the Buddhist Supreme Patriarch and confirms the Church’s commitment to open and respectful dialogue in the ... 

Pope in Thailand: the commitment to live in justice, solidarity and harmony

Pope Francis delivers his first official discourse in Thailand to members of government, civil and religious leaders, and the diplomatic corps. Among other ... 

Pope tells young people not to be couch potatoes

A video, recorded on a smartphone, offers words of encouragement to young people in Thailand who are gathered for a prayer vigil. 

Pope’s journey and arrival in Thailand in a minute

Pope’s visit to Thailand ‘beyond their dream to dream’

The President of the Catholic Social Communications Committee of Thailand voices the joy and excitement of the people of Thailand to have the Pope among them. ... 

Pope hospital visit: Jesus close to us in our frailty and in our wounds

Pope Francis visits the patients and staff of the St. Louis Hospital in Bangkok, which this year is celebrating the 120th anniversary of its foundation. 

Pope arrives in Thailand at the start of his 32nd Apostolic Journey

Pope Francis arrives at Bangkok Airport after an eleven-hour flight from Rome. Thailand is the first stop on a seven day Apostolic Journey to Asia taking him to ... 

Pope on board to journalists: Make known these cultures far from the West

On board the flight that took Pope Francis to Thailand, the first stop of his 32nd apostolic journey, he greeted journalists thanking them for their work.. ... 

Pope sends telegrams in-flight from Rome to Thailand

Pope Francis has arrived in Thailand at the start of his 32nd Apostolic Journey. During the flight from Rome to Bangkok, he sent messages to the Heads of those ... 

Pope Francis departs on 32nd Apostolic Journey abroad

Pope Francis sets off on his Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan aboard the papal plane on Tuesday evening. 

Bangkok Cardinal: ‘Pope’s visit a blessing for the nation’ 

Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu, Archbishop emeritus of Bangkok, says Pope Francis’ visit will be one of evangelization. 

Decking-out papal venues in Thailand 

Let’s take a glimpse of some of the places Pope Francis will be visiting during his three-day visit to Thailand. 

Pope: young people are the new fertile soil of God

In a message to the 20th Latin American Meeting of National Youth Pastoral Leaders, underway in Peru, the Pope encourages the young people to deepen their ... 

The Pope prays at Saint Mary Major for his trip to Asia

Pope Francis entrusts the Virgin Mary with his apostolic journey that from Tuesday until 26th November will take him to Thailand and Japan. 

Pope comes to Thailand to promote peace and understanding

The first leg of Pope Francis’ 32nd apostolic visit abroad takes him to Thailand. He goes in the footsteps of Pope Saint John Paul II who visited the country in ... 

Pope Francis sends message to youth of Vietnam

Pope meets with President of the Republic of Cyprus

Pope Francis and other members of the Vatican Secretary of State meet with the President of the Republic of Cyprus on Monday, speaking among other things of the ... 

Cardinal Ayuso: symbols behind the Pope’s meeting with the Buddhist Patriarch

The President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, comments on the meeting of Pope Francis with the ... 

The Declaration on Fraternity also makes its way to the Far East

The Pope gives the Declaration to the Buddhist Supreme Patriarch who, in dialogue with Pope Francis, recognize that the Church comes to Thailand to help and not ... 

Holy See reiterates support for two-state solution for Holy Land

The Holy See expresses concern that “recent decisions” could undermine regional stability in the Middle East. 

The Holy See ratifies the Addis Ababa Convention on Higher Education

The Convention, already adopted on 12 December 2014, will enter into force on 15 December 2020 and represents a legal recognition also to Catholic universities ... 

Church in Luxembourg welcomes two families of migrants from Lesbos

The Archdiocese of Luxembourg and Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich welcomes Kuwaiti and Syrian refugees from camps in Lesbos. The Catholic Church of the Grand ... 

Pakistani Church inaugurates the Year of Youth 2020

The Catholic Church of Pakistan inaugurated the Year of Youth 2020 on November 16 with a Eucharistic celebration in the Sacred Heart Cathedral of Lahore. 

An Indian nun bringing hope to the destitute

Pope Francis on Monday receives Indian nun Sr. Lucy Kurien who has worked tirelessly for over 20 years giving shelter to destitute women, men and children in ... 

A story of migrant integration 

Over the last few years, thousands of people have arrived in Italy via humanitarian corridors, rubber boats, or with their relatives. Today they make an ... 

UN warns of imminent humanitarian crisis in the Sahel

The United Nations expresses fears a humanitarian crisis is growing in West Africa’s arid Sahel region. More than 860,000 people have been displaced in Burkina ...