Pope’s General Audience – The Apostolic Journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Pope Francis

In today’s General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on his Apostolic Visit to Bahrain as a time of “dialogue,” “encounter” and “journey.” He says that “dialogue is ‘the oxygen of peace,'” that “encounters can form stronger relationships,” and that this “first visit of a Pope in Bahrain represents a new step on the journey between Christian […]

Pope Francis’ address to bishops, priests, consecrated persons, seminarians, and pastoral workers

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Pope Francis

On Sunday, November 6, during the last day of his apostolic visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis participated in a prayer meeting and Angelus with bishops, priests, consecrated persons, seminarians, and pastoral workers. Below is the full text of the words he addressed to them on this occasion: Pope Francis’ address to […]

Pope Francis’ address to youth in Awali

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Pope Francis

On Saturday, November 5, Pope Francis visited Sacred Heart School in Awali where he met with young people from the Kingdom of Bahrain. He watched performances by dancers and a choir. Below is the full text of the words he addressed to youth on this occasion: Pope Francis’ address to youth Sacred Heart School […]

Pope Francis’ homily at Bahrain National Stadium

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Pope Francis

On Saturday, November 5, the third day of his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis participated in Mass at Bahrain National Stadium. Pope Francis speaks of Jesus’ invitation to love always and to put love into practice. Read the full text of his homily below: HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS “Bahrain National Stadium” […]

Ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace: Address of the Holy Father

Friday, November 4, 2022

Pope Francis

At Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Awali, Bahrain on November 4, Pope Francis addressed an Ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace. He reflected on the “unity in diversity and witness of life” given by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and said that “the praise of God” is the “gathering place” and “spiritual cenacle of our communion.” […]

Meeting with the members of the Muslim Council of Elders: Address of the Holy Father

Friday, November 4, 2022

Pope Francis

At the Mosque of Sakhir Royal Palace in Alawi, Bahrain on November 4, Pope Francis addressed a meeting with the members of the Muslim Council of Elders. He said that religious leaders have “a unique and inescapable duty: to help humanity to rediscover the forgotten sources of life, to lead men and women to drink from […]

Closing of the “Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence”: Address of the Holy Father

Friday, November 4, 2022

Pope Francis

At the Al-Fida’ Square of Sakhir Royal Palace on November 4, Pope Francis addressed the “Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence.” He said that Forum participants “are here together because we all intend to set sail on the same waters, choosing the route of encounter rather than that of confrontation.” He […]

Meeting with the authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps: Address of His Holiness

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Pope Francis

At the Sakhir Palace in Awali on November 3, Pope Francis addressed the civil authorities and diplomatic corps of Bahrain. He thought of the country’s “Tree of Life,” a national symbol and “emblem of vitality,” which inspired his reflections on “the themes of respect, tolerance and religious freedom,” on the global labour crisis, the environment […]

Focus on Dialogue: Papal trip to highlight importance of opening doors

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis is set to make a four-day visit to Bahrain, a journey that will make him the first pope to visit the Arab kingdom just off the coast of Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf. The visit Nov. 3-6 has two main goals: to speak at the Bahrain Forum for […]