In his first general audience since returning from the longest international trip of his pontificate, the pope expressed gratitude to God for his experiences.

The people of Indonesia believe in gotong royong, literally, “joint bearing of burdens,” carrying something together, shoulder-to-shoulder. This ethos was lived to its fullest in the days of this holy visit.

During a three-day visit to Singapore, Pope Francis declared that all religions are a path to God, sparking backlash among religious leaders in the U S

It is precisely the quest to bring the good news to all humanity that prompted the Pope to visit Asia, Cardinal Goh explained.

The pope's emphasis on unity extended to marginalised communities - including migrant workers - sparking dialogue on inclusiveness Pope Francis' recent visit to Singapore has resonated deeply with the city state's long-standing goal of fostering more dialogue between people of different faiths,