Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
Time:2024-05-08 00:48:33 Source:entertainmentViews(143)
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility.
The Vatican confirmed the Sept. 2-13 visit, saying the 87-year-old pope would visit Jakarta, Indonesia; Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea; Dili, East Timor; and Singapore. Further details will be announced later.
Francis’ health has become a source of increasing concern and speculation, even though the pontiff is able to carry on with a rigorous schedule of meetings at the Vatican and even excursions to local parishes.
Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, had to cancel a planned visit to Dubai late last year after he came down with a bad case of bronchitis. He suffered from respiratory problems all winter and had to curtail his participation in Holy Week events to save his energy for Easter.
Previous:Rangers put rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford on the injured list with a right hamstring strain
Next:OKC's Gilgeous
You may also like
- Rihanna goes 'nude' as she models a lacy body suit in a video promoting her new lingerie collection
- Tanzania to host East African petroleum conference 2025
- 22 killed, 10 injured as tractor trolley overturns in India
- 100 dead, 211 missing after powerful quakes jolt Japan
- It's (almost) Met Gala time. Here's how to watch...
- Samuel Ersson blanks Devils to keep Flyers' slim playoff hopes alive in 1
- Lawsuits, protests call on U.S. gov't to halt support for Israel
- Frank Nazar turns pro, signing 3
- I tried Hollywood's hottest fitness class loved by Jennifer Aniston and Michelle Obama