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Pope Francis is on a two-day visit to East Timor, a predominantly Catholic nation, as part of a 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania. His arrival has sparked both celebration and criticism over the $12 million cost of the visit amid ongoing poverty and abuse scandals within the church.
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Pope Francis concluded his visit to East Timor, addressing a crowd of 600,000 at a Mass in Dili. He urged the youth to remember their history and warned against external influences that could alter their culture. The visit highlighted the nation's ongoing struggles with poverty and the controversial spending on the papal visit.
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Pope Francis concluded his visit to East Timor, addressing the youth and urging them to build their nation on the sacrifices of past generations. His visit, marking 20 years of independence, highlighted ongoing challenges like poverty and unemployment while warning against external influences on their culture.