Pope Francis's Historic Asia-Pacific Journey and Local Parish Mergers

08/09/2024 2 min
Pope Francis's Historic Asia-Pacific Journey and Local Parish Mergers

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's episode, Fred Bodimer covers Pope Francis's ambitious 11-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region, starting with his visit to Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim-majority country. The Pope emphasizes interfaith unity, urging Indonesians to foster a civilization of peace. Despite his health challenges, Pope Francis remains committed to building bridges between religious communities. The episode also highlights recent news about local parish mergers in St. Louis, including the formation of St. Peter Claver parish, named after a Jesuit priest who ministered to enslaved Africans.