Pope Francis will promote intercultural, inter-religious dialogue on Asia trip, Vatican official says

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore from Sept 2 to 13. - PHOTO: REUTERS

SINGAPORE(The Straits Times/ANN): Pope Francis has long wanted to visit Asia and will be seeking to promote intercultural and inter-religious dialogue during his upcoming visit, said Bishop Paul Desmond Tighe, one of the key officials overseeing cultural affairs at the Vatican.

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore from Sept 2 to 13.