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Pope Francis Concludes Historic 12-Day Asia-Pacific Tour

The 87-year-old pontiff emphasized interfaith dialogue, environmental care, and economic justice across four countries.

  • Pope Francis traveled over 32,000 kilometers to visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore.
  • In Indonesia, he called for religious tolerance and met with both outgoing and incoming presidents.
  • He brought a ton of supplies to Papua New Guinea and addressed tribal violence in Vanimo.
  • East Timor welcomed him with massive crowds, where he spoke against abuse and celebrated Mass for nearly half the population.
  • In Singapore, he praised the nation's interfaith harmony and urged fair treatment of migrant workers.
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