Pope Francis embarked on a four-country tour covering Asia and Oceania on the 2nd local time. Starting in Jakarta, Indonesia, the trip will also include Papua New Guinea, East Timor, ending in Singapore on the 13th, making it the longest itinerary during his papacy in terms of duration and distance. The Pope is expected to preside over more than 40 events during the 12-day visit, marking an unprecedented schedule for the 88-year-old pontiff, who will turn 88 in December. It is reported that a medical team, including personal physicians, will accompany the Pope on the tour due to health concerns. This article was written by journalist Chae-yeon Lee (touche@yna.co.kr) from Yonhap News Agency. #Pope #Francis #Tour
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