87-year-old Pope Francis embarks on a historic Asian tour (Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, Singapore) from Sept 2-13, including an interfaith meeting at Jakarta'
Pope Francis embarks on a historic Asian tour from September 2-13, visiting Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore. The 87-year-old Pope's itinerary includes an interfaith meeting at the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia, the world's largest predominantly Muslim country. Despite health issues and reliance on a wheelchair, Pope Francis maintains an ambitious schedule for this longest and most demanding trip of his papacy.
July 05, 2024
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