Addressing clergy, consecrated persons, seminarians and catechists at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Dili, Pope Francis urges them to preserve and spread the fragrance of the Gospel in Timor-Leste.

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Pope Francis visits a school for children with disabilities, thanking the workers for their care and the children for allowing themselves to be cared for.

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Pope Francis wraps up his four-day visit to Papua New Guinea and lands in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, for the third leg of his four-nation visit to Asia and Oceania.

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The stories and experiences of so many different people make up the diverse tapestry that represents Pope Francis’ visit to Papua New Guinea.

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From his meetings with civil authorities and children with disabilities and those in street situations; from Holy Mass and a short visit to Vanimo to meet with the local Catholic faithful; to the meeting with young people, Pope Francis' almost four full days in this South Pacific nation were an occasion for him to offer a message of hope to the people of Papua New Guinea.

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Pope Francis sends a message for the 57th International Literacy Day, and invites everyone to learn to read in another language so as to enhance mutual understanding and acceptance of diversity.

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As Pope Francis begins the third leg of his 45th Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania, Vatican News speaks to the Secretary general of the Episcopal Conference of Timor-Leste and the vicar of the Archdiocese of Dili about the expectations from the papal visit and the challenges facing the small Catholic Asian nation

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Addressing government leaders, representatives of civil society, and diplomats, Pope Francis invites the Timorese people allow their principles, projects, and choices to be inspired by their faith.

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Offering his take on Pope Francis’ just-concluded Apostolic Visit to Papua New Guinea, the Cardinal Archbishop of Port Moresby highlights the Holy Father's closeness to young people, his support for women's rights, and the impact of his visit on the local Church and the wider world.

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A unique blend of sound and color welcomed Pope Francis to Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby for his meeting with the youth of Papua New Guinea, the final event of the second leg of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania.

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