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The article offers information on the first international journey of Pope John Paul II. It mentions that Pope John Paul has chosen Mexico to be his first international trip to inaugurate the third Latin American Bishops' Conference (CELAM) that will offer a preview at the policies of his papacy. It adds that the first people to greet the Pope in the country were President Jose Lopez Portillo along with his wife and held the first Papal Mass in the nation's history at the Metropolitan Cathedral. Meanwhile, he took off for Rome after Mexico wherein he made a papal press conference during the flight. Furthermore, the first stopover of Pope John Paul was Dominican Republic where he celebrated a mass in Santo Domingo and asked the Christians to create a more human and livable world.

The article focuses on the problems and legal issues involved in the preparation of the U.S. government for the masses of Pope John Paul II during his visit in the U.S. in October 1979. It states that the Pope will celebrate mass in different U.S. states during his seven-day tour in the U.S. including in Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago. It mentions that city and archdiocesan officials in Chicago, Illinois raises concerns on the safety and the possibility of the roof of an underground parking garage to collapse during the mass of the Pope. It says that opponents argued that spending public funds for the platforms for the masses or the use of public land would violate church and state separation as stated in the Constitution.

The article discusses the visit of Pope Francis to the Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece on April 16, 2016. It states that Pope Francis takes the Syrian refugee families, whose villages had been bombed by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and brought a message of love and inclusion for the refugees. It also notes that the Pope makes significant gestures with powerful words for the people of Europe.

The article reports on the refusal of India to grant the Karmapa a travel permit for a religious visit in U.S.

The article reports on the impact of the Dalai Lama's visit to Taiwan from August 30 to September 4, 2009 on the cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan. It is stated that the visit has not led to any substantial souring of relations. It notes the significant improvement in air links between the two sides just hours after the Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan. According to Taiwan's Premier Liu Chao-shiuan, the visit would influence the relations but hoped the impact would be minimal.

The article reports on the prayer ceremony led by the Dalai Lama for the victims of the typhoon Morakot at the Kaohsiung Arena stadium in Taiwan on September 1, 2009. It is stated that more than 17,000 people attended the event. It quotes the Dalai Lama saying all Buddhists must bear compassion, pray and dedicate all the merits to the deceased and their families. It also mentions the Dalai Lama's lecture at Lientan Hostel, wherein it spoke on the theme "One World, Common Responsibility."

The article reports on the special envoy sent by the Kuomintang (KMT) party to Beijing, China to assuage the Dalai Lama's visit from August 30 to September 4, 2009. It is stated that the party was concerned that the visit may affect the Taiwan-China ties. It notes the envoy Lee Chien-yung, who explained why Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou let the Dalai Lama hold Buddhist masses. It also mentions the belief that the visit would not hurt ties as China knew the alternative would be worse.

Deals with the concerns expressed by Bishops Matthew H. Clark and William S. Skylstad regarding rumors on a Vatican-sponsored seminary visitation and on the admission of gay men as candidates for the priesthood. Views of Clark on the idea of considering gay men as priests; Comments of Skylad on the hysteria caused by a rumored document on homosexuality among seminarians and priests.

Deals with the meeting of U.S. bishops with Pope John Paul II during their ad limina visits to Rome in March 2004. Issues discussed by the bishops with the Pope; Views on the bishops on the health condition of the Pope; Inquiry of the Pope about the status of priesthood and vocation in the U.S.

The author highlights some similarities and differences between the Philippines and Sri Lanka in terms of religion and politics as Pope Francis makes his second visit to Asia from January 12 to 19, 2015. Topics discussed include the percentage of Filipinos in the Philippines who are Catholics, the potential influence of Pope Francis on the armed conflict between the Communist Party and the Philippine government, and the armed conflict between the Tamil Tigers and government forces in Sri Lanka.

The article discusses how China's official media treated the Pope Francis' visit to Korea for Asian Youth Day and the beatification of 124 martyrs. Hong Kong's bishop, Cardinal John Tong Hon says that ever since Francis' election, China's official media have given him a neutral, even positive press, and never published negative reports on him. It mentions that China's national press, radio and TV did not report on his visit.

The article reports on the visitation of Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley to Ireland, which has been disturbed by the revelations of clerical abuse and mishandling of church leaders in the archdiocese.

The article reports on the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the Czech Republic. He reportedly delivered a message aimed at both the Catholic minority and majority of nonbelievers in the country on the importance of faith in society. It is also said that this visit was the pope's seventh trip in Europe and that it is a sign for his concern in revitalizing the Christian heritage of the continent.

The article reports on the objection of China to the upcoming visit of the Dalai Lama to Arunachal Pradesh, India on November 2009. According to Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, India's External Affairs Minister, the Dalai Lama is free to go anywhere in India. It notes the objections raised by China on the past state visits of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pratibha Patil. It also mentions the media in India that does not give much importance to increasing Chinese incursions.

The article reports on the emphasis given by the Dalai Lama to its visit to Taiwan from August 30 to September 4, 2009 as a humanitarian endeavor. It is stated that the Dalai Lama cancelled an international news conference and requested to forward its visit to disaster areas. It notes its statement, emphasizing its aims, which include to console and pray for the typhoon victims. According to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the visit was a successful humanitarian mission.

The article reports on the visit of the Dalai Lama in Taiwan from August 30 to September 4, 2009. According to Khedroob Thondup, nephew of the Dalai Lama, the Kuomintang (KMT) government told the Dalai Lama to curtail his activities. It notes the cancellation of his international press conference and the transfer of his lecture to a smaller venue. It also mentions the report of political analyst Hsu Yung-ming summing up the effect of the trip on the Sino-Taiwan relationship.

The article focuses on the two investigations conducted by the Vatican City on nuns' communities in the U.S. According to the Vatican, the 2008 apostolic visitation and the 2009 doctrinal investigation were done due to the decreasing trend of nunnery memberships. Despite this Vatican's claim, many nuns believe that the investigations aim to silence their feministic views. Benedictine nun Joan Chittister added that the investigations have canceled the idea of women as a moral agent participant.

The article reports on the topics identified for a series of apostolic visits in the U.S. which is set to start in January 2010. It says that the topics have something to do with the life and operation of the orders, which include vocation promotion, admission and formation policies, spiritual life and common life, and mission and ministry. It adds that the orders of women religious will be completing a questionnaire that focuses on these areas in preparation for the apostolic visitation.

Reports on the visit of patriarch Aleksy II of Moscow to Baghdad. Authority of the Russian Orthodox Church to put together the delegation for the meeting; Establishment of foreign relations between Russia and Iraq; Participation of the members of Iraq's Christian churches.

Reports developments affecting the black people in Africa as of October 2000. Schedule for the visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey to Nigeria; Commemoration of Niger's success in ending the Tuareg and other rebel wars; Appointment of businessman Ali Khalif Galaid as the prime minister of the interim president of Somalia.