Thailand prepares for Pope’s visit

People pass a welcome sign for Pope Francis’ visit, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Pope Francis, the first pontiff to visit Thailand in nearly four decades, is scheduled to visit Thailand from 20 to 23 November 2019.

Pope Francis will be the second pontiff to visit Thailand after the late John Paul II in 1984. Around 388,468 of Catholics live in Thailand, with 528 churches in the kingdom.

Via EPA- EFE/NARONG SANGNAK

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