Pope Francis in Malta

Pope Francis walks with Maltese President George Vella and his wife, Miriam, as he arrives at the international airport in Malta April 2, 2022. The pope was beginning a two-day trip to the Mediterranean archipelago. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Pope Francis traveled to Malta for a April 2-3, 2022, visit, marking yet another trip where migration was set to be a major issue.

Pope Francis greets journalists aboard his flight from Rome to Malta April 2, 2022.

Francis has not spoken to Putin since outbreak of war, defends Vatican's cautious diplomatic approach

By Christopher White

On the press conference aboard the papal plane, Francis addressed the Vatican's diplomatic approach to Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, and his own health struggles.  

Pope Francis gestures as he looks at artwork presented by a journalist on his flight from Rome to Malta April 2, 2022.

Pope Francis to Malta: Remember your heritage and welcome migrants

By Christopher White

Pope Francis wrapped up his two-day trip to the Mediterranean island of Malta  April 3 by urging a spirit of hospitality in welcoming new arrivals from Africa and the Middle East. 

Pope Francis walks with Maltese President George Vella and his wife, Miriam, as he arrives at the international airport in Malta April 2, 2022. The pope was beginning a two-day trip to the Mediterranean archipelago. (CNS/Paul Haring)

In Malta, Pope Francis criticizes those responsible for Ukraine war, forced migration

By Christopher White

Pope Francis, while visiting an island rife with tensions over migration, delivered a blistering criticism on April 2 of the "infantile" and "nationalist interests" that have displaced over 10 million people in just over one month as a result of the war against Ukraine.

Rescued migrants look out from an Armed Forces of Malta vessel upon their arrival in Valletta, Malta, Aug. 3, 2020.

Pope Francis set to visit Malta as 'herald of mercy,' especially for migrants

By Christopher White

Nearly two years after COVID-19 derailed original plans for a trip to Malta, Pope Francis will visit the tiny island to reiterate one of the big themes of his papacy: welcoming migrants is a way to welcome Christ.

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