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.