(UPDATE) SINGAPORE — Pope Francis concluded a grueling 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific on Friday, defying health issues to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.
SINGAPORE — Pope Francis concluded a grueling 12-day tour of the Asia-Pacific on Friday, defying health issues to connect with believers from the jungle of Papua New Guinea to the skyscrapers of Singapore.The 87-year-old pontiff flew home from Singapore, completing his longest trip in duration and distance since he became head of the world's estimated 1.4 billion Roman Catholics more than 13 years ago.The Argentine pope has used a wheelchair since 2022 because of knee pain and sciatica.
Pope Francis during an interreligious meeting with young people at the Catholic Junior College in Singapore, on Sept. 13, 2024. AFP PhotoHe had a hernia operation in June 2023, and earlier this year he battled flu and bronchitis.The octogenarian has clearly reveled in energizing believers on this four-nation trip — cheerfully goading young people in stadiums to shout out their agreement with his calls to help those in need.
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