Pope Francis arrives in East Timor (3)

Third stopover of 12-day trip to Asia, Oceania

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Sep 09 2024
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Pope Francis arrives in East T

Pope Francis on Monday arrived in East Timor, the third stopover of his 12-day visit to Southeast Asia and Oceania.
    The pontiff's plane, which had departed from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, landed at the international airport of the capital Dili for a three-day visit to the Catholic-majority country.
    Francis was welcomed at the airport by President José Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão.
    The pontiff's agenda in the afternoon includes a welcome ceremony at the presidential palace, a visit of the head of State and a meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps.