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Pope Francis embarks on Asia - Pacific tour

The eighty-seven year old has reduced his travel in recent years due to health problems, but this twelve-day trip will be the longest of his papacy so far.

Pope Francis has just begun a twelve-day Asia Pacific tour that will take him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore. The leader of the Catholic Church will focus on environmental threats and interfaith dialogue.

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