3+ day, 20+ hour ago (1203+ words) November 26, 2025 | 08:29 pm TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A vehicle used by the late Pope Francis during his visit to Bethlehem over a decade ago has been transformed into a mobile health clinic. The popemobile is expected to soon be utilized by Catholic leaders to provide care for Palestinian children in Gaza. This initiative was blessed by Pope Francis before his passing in April and entrusted to the Catholic organization Caritas, which oversees the vehicle conversion project inaugurated on Tuesday. "We're pleased that we have here a serious contribution toward the health care of children in Gaza," said Caritas Secretary General Alistair Dutton at a press conference in Bethlehem as reported by Arab News. Francis had used the vehicle, a converted Mitsubishi pickup truck donated by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Bethlehem in 2014. It is not yet clear when…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1298+ words) November 25, 2025 | 03:29 pm TEMPO.CO,Jakarta - In his first international trip since being elected head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV is set to travel to Turkey and Lebanon this weekend. The six-day visit to the two Muslim-majority nations aims to promote peace and Christian unity amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first foreign visit on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This trip represents a major international test for the American-born Pope, who was elected head of the Catholic Church in May. He is noted for his humble speaking style, which contrasts with his charismatic and impulsive predecessor, Francis. In Turkey, Pope Leo will celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the birthplace of the Nicene Creed'a foundational statement of Christian faith. Although the Chicago-born Pope's visit has received less attention in Muslim-majority…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (1298+ words) November 25, 2025 | 03:29 pm TEMPO.CO,Jakarta - In his first international trip since being elected head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV is set to travel to Turkey and Lebanon this weekend. The six-day visit to the two Muslim-majority nations aims to promote peace and Christian unity amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Pope Leo XIV will embark on his first foreign visit on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This trip represents a major international test for the American-born Pope, who was elected head of the Catholic Church in May. He is noted for his humble speaking style, which contrasts with his charismatic and impulsive predecessor, Francis. In Turkey, Pope Leo will celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the birthplace of the Nicene Creed'a foundational statement of Christian faith. Although the Chicago-born Pope's visit has received less attention in Muslim-majority…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (928+ words) November 17, 2025 | 04:43 pm TEMPO.CO,Jakarta-A visit to Vatican City in December brings a truly magical experience. The echoes of Christmas carols, shimmering lights, and ancient rituals transform the smallest state in Europe into a center of faith and artistic celebration. As the spiritual heart of the Catholic world, Vatican City offers a profound Christmas experience. Vatican City transforms into a sea of light when Christmas arrives. St. Peter's Square is adorned with a giant tree and a life-sized Nativity Scene, while the surrounding streets often feature Christmas market stalls selling local crafts, hot chocolate, and warm calzones. Reported by Travel and Leisure Asia, the Christmas season in Vatican City officially starts on December 8 with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, marking the official unveiling of the giant Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square. This tree, the center of attention, is…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago (756+ words) November 9, 2025 | 09:31 am TEMPO.CO, Jakarta -Pope Leo XIVmet on Saturday with a group of people who were sexuallyabused by members of the clergy inBelgium. The group of fifteen were victims of abuse when they were minors, theHoly See Press Office said. Many of the survivors hadpreviously met with the latePope Francisduring his 2024 visit to Belgium, theVaticansaid, adding that the late pontiffhad heard their story"with a sense of shame for the suffering they endured as children." Belgium is a largely Roman Catholic country, where the Belgian Catholic Churchhas been plagued by a series of abuse scandals in recent years. The meeting lasted almost three hours, taking place "in a climate of closeness with the victims, of listening and dialogue, both profound and painful," the Vatican said. It concluded with a prayer. Members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of…...