Pope Francis embarks on a 12-day trip to Southeast Asia and Oceania, emphasizing the Catholic Church's recognition of the growing importance of these regions.
Despite health challenges, this is Francis' first major trip abroad in a year, highlighting both his resilience and the significance of his destination countries.
The trip will cover Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, with only East Timor being predominantly Catholic, illustrating diverse religious landscapes.
Postponed originally from 2020 due to COVID-19, this journey reflects the post-pandemic opportunity for Francis to engage with a rising faithful in Asia.
Collection
[
|
...
]