DILI, East Timor, April 23 (Reuters ... it is also one of only two predominantly Christian countries in Asia, and among the remotest outposts of the global 1.4 billion Catholic community.

The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis' upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia's youngest country ... to put the country on the tourist map,” he said.

Millions of faithful across Southeast Asia are mourning the death of Pope ... holy mass at the Esplanade of Tasitolu in Dili, East Timor, in September 2024 (Getty) The Pope’s three-day visit ...

For those who seek adventure beyond the cities and sandy shores, South-East Asia is the place to be ... but for locals in Timor-Leste, Mount Ramelau is a site for spiritual pilgrimage.

More than 600,000 people — or nearly half East Timor's 1.3 million population — turned out to see Francis last year during his 12-day visit to Asia and Oceania. One of those who attended ...

Helde Marcal Belo, a civil servant, in tears after the Mass, said he had been moved by Francis' decision to visit East Timor last year as part of a gruelling 12-day tour of Asia and Oceania ...

More than 600,000 people - or nearly half East Timor's 1.3 million population - turned out to see Francis last year during his 12-day visit to Asia and Oceania. One of those who attended last ...