Pope Francis Concludes 45th Apostolic Journey Abroad
Pope Francis's 45th Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania was marked by a deep commitment to dialogue, fraternity, compassion, and environmental stewardship – all of which resonate with the core messages of his papacy.
by Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich
Pope Francis continued his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad this week, visiting Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Singapore.
On Sept. 6, he arrived in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, a sparsely populated nation that is home to nearly 2.5 million Catholics and some of the last isolated tribes in the world.
On Sept. 7, his f…