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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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During a flight from Singapore to Rome, Pope Francis criticized US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, urging American Catholics to vote and choose the 'lesser evil.' He condemned both candidates' stances on immigration and abortion, calling them grave sins against life.
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Pope Francis, 87, concluded an extensive 11-day tour across Asia, visiting Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. Despite health challenges, he engaged with large crowds, emphasizing outreach to marginalized communities and promoting peace and civic responsibility.