‘He left an indelible impression’: Catholics across Asia-Pacific mourn the Pope

From Timor-Leste to PNG and the Philippines, millions of Catholics are marking the death of Pope Francis

The death of Pope Francis has left millions of people in south-east Asia and the Pacific in deep mourning, as they remember a Catholic leader known for his humility, interfaith commitment and dedication to their region.

In tiny Timor-Leste, where more than 95% of people are Catholic, Francis was the first pope to visit since its independence.

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