The death of Pope Francis has left millions of people in south-east Asia and the Pacific in deep mourning, as they remember a Catholic leader known for his humility, interfaith commitment and dedication to their region.
In tiny Timor-Leste, where more than 95% of people are Catholic, Francis was the first pope to visit since its independence.
When he touched down in Dili last September as part of a four-nation Asia-Pacific tour, nearly half of the country’s population of 1.3 million turned out for his mass, sporting umbrellas in the papal colours of yellow and white to block the tropical sun.
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Timor-Leste’s president, Jose Ramos Horta, said on Monday that flags would be flown at half-m...
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