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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.

After his recent journey to Asian and Oceanian countries early this September, Pope Francis is set to fly again for a visit to Belgium and Luxembourg on 26-29 of the same month.

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflected on his recent Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, emphasizing the importance of fostering unity among diverse religious and cultural communities, as reported by Vatican News.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is to archive vestments worn by Pope Francis for mass on September 12 and other items he used during his visit to the city-state.

Following Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Singapore, a nun stressed that it is the perfect time for
interreligious dialogue to “go beyond meetings.”

“His presence on our island reminds us of God’s presence in our midst,” said Goh in a social media post on September 18.

Before returning to Rome, the Holy Father met young people from other religions in Singapore at Catholic Junior College on 13rd September 2024.

Pope Francis urged Singapore to prioritize inclusivity and the well-being of marginalized groups amid its remarkable growth and success.

About 50,000 people were coming in the National Stadium on 12th September, with sticky security checking for the Holy Mass with the Holy Father, Pope Francis.

Pope Francis arrived in Singapore at 2:45PM in Singapore time at Changi International Airport after the visiting from Timor Leste.

Francis is the third pope to visit Indonesia from September 3 to 6, 2024.

Pope Francis will conclude his Papal Visit to Singapore with an interreligious meeting with the youth.

Pope Francis held a private audience with Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore, around two months ahead of his apostolic visit to the Southeast Asian nation.

Pope John Paul II visited Thailand from May 10 to 11, 1984.

Pope Francis has said on Sunday that he is planning to visit India 2024.

Pope Francis visited his cousin-sister and relatives at his family’s place of origin in Asti, in the northern part of Italy, on November 19 and had special lunch for his cousin Carla Rebezzana's 90th birthday.

As Pope Francis prepares to visit Bahrain on 3-6 November, Bishop Paul Hinder stated that the visit serves to maintain and deepen the interfaith dialogue with Muslims and give encouragement to Catholics who live in this special situation.

"We need religion to respond to the thirst for world peace and the thirst for the infinite that dwells in the hearts of each man and woman," says Pope Fancis.

Pope spoke of his "honor" for his presence there as "a pilgrim of peace, seeking dialogue and unity" at the courtesy meeting with authorities, civil society, and the Diplomatic Corps.