Programming note: If you missed our morning broadcast of the interfaith pilgrimage to Assisi, S+L will rebroadcast the events this evening starting at 7:35pm ET/4:35pm PT.300More than three hundred religious leaders from across the globe gathered in Assisi for the "Day of reflection, dialogue, and prayer for peace and justice in the world".25We celebrate twenty-five years since the anniversary of the first Assisi interfaith prayer summit.19St. Francis of Assisi was nineteen years old when he abandoned worldly ambitions. He was a prisoner of war at the time.145Assisi is located 145 kilometres north of Rome.6 millionSix million pilgrims make their way to Assisi each year to visit the tomb of St. Francis.1Benedict XVI says we have one goal: "We are animated by the common desire to be 'pilgrims of truth, pilgrims of peace.'"
On Sunday, December 15, Pope Francis is making a short trip to Ajaccio on the Mediterranean island of Corsica.
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on his recent Apostolic Journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Pope Francis addressed the authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps of Singapore on the second day of his visit to the country.
Pope Francis gave the homily at Holy Mass in the Esplanade of Taci Tolu in Dili, reflecting that "God shines his saving light through the gift of a son."
Pope Francis addressed an interreligious meeting at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, on the second day of his Apostolic Visit to Indonesia.