Pope Francis visit keenly awaited in deeply Catholic East Timor
When Pope Francis touches down in the East Timorese capital of Dili this week he will be landing in a totally different nation to the one visited by his predecessor.
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Pope Francis’ historic Indonesia visit highlights religious intolerance amid unity in diversity
“Sometimes violent tensions arise within countries because those in power want to make everything uniform, imposing their vision even in matters that should be left to the autonomy of individuals or associated groups,” Pope Francis said in an address at the State Palace in Jakarta.
Pope, Jokowi call for peace efforts in 'historic' Indonesia visit
JAKARTA -- Pope Francis and Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo called for stronger interfaith peace efforts to resolve conflicts around the world, including in Gaza, during their meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday.
‘I’m so happy’: Indonesia prepares for first papal visit since 1989
Pope Francis will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of a tour that will also take him to Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
Pope to preside over interfaith meeting in Indonesian mosque during longest, most challenging trip
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will preside over an interfaith meeting in a mosque in the world’s largest predominantly Muslim country during a four-nation Asian visit in September that will be the longest and most complicated foreign trip of his pontificate.