After Mass in St. Peter's Square on September 2, Pope Francis opened the second session of the General Assembly of the Synod by calling for a day of prayer and fast on October 7, the one-year anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land asked for prayers on behalf of the millions of innocent people living in the region who are afraid for their lives as well as the lives of their loved ones due to an intensifying conflict on September 2.
Pope Francis urged the Church to never cover up abuse and to heed the Spirit's voice for those who suffered during the Holy Mass at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Sunday, September 29.
On September 26, during his visit to Luxembourg, Pope Francis underscored the nation’s vital role in advancing European unity and peace, while also criticising the rise of nationalism and wars.
The 21st Youth Sunday was celebrated throughout Tamil Nadu during August with the Pope's message, “Those who trust in the Lord will run and not grow weary” (Isaiah 40:31), as its guiding motto.
After a three-day visit to Timor-Leste, Pope Francis spoke with young people and encouraged them to take responsibility and lead the future of their nation in Tasi-Tolu, Dili, Timor-Leste, on September 11.
Archdiocese of Madurai in South India has launched a special new mobile application for the Bible Quiz called "Jesus: The Messenger" with the motivation to bring Christians closer to the teachings and wisdom of Jesus Christ, wherever they are.
After meeting all the young people in Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis departs for Timor Leste, where he will begin the third phase of his Apostolic Journey through Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Pope Francis meets all the young Papuans from Papua New Guinea to bring harmony and avoid causing division through "the language of love and service," at the Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby on September 09.
Pope Francis' first full day in Papua New Guinea includes a meeting with civil authorities, representatives of civil society the diplomatic corps and a reflection on the importance of prayer and the harmony that it calls for among the people on September 07 at the APEC House in the capital Port Moresby.
