Pope will travel to Indonesia, PNG, Timor-Leste and S'pore in longest trip of papacy


VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis (pic) will visit Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday (April 12), confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility.

The Vatican confirmed the Sept 2-13 visit, saying the 87-year-old pope would visit Jakarta, Indonesia; Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea; Dili, Timor-Leste; and Singapore. Further details will be announced later.

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