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Just months after Pope Francis visited ... Like Francisco' - Francis's visit was a feverish sight compared to the sombre, week-long mourning period currently underway in Asia's youngest nation.

Pope Francis, who died on Monday (Apr 21) at the age of 88, left a lasting impact in Asia. Throughout his 12-year papacy, the late pontiff had sought to bring more attention to the region ...

Last year, on his last and longest Asia trip, Pope Francis visited the remote highlands of Papua, New Guinea, and Timor-Leste, which is 97% Catholic. Chambon says he was also welcomed in the world ...

The Catholic church may soon have its first Asian pope as cardinals prepare to elect the next leader of 1.4 billion faithful. The Christian world is mourning Pope Francis, the Argentine who died ...

Millions of faithful across Southeast Asia are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who left an indelible mark on Catholics in this overlooked corner of the Christian world through his outreach work.