Pope Francis greets worshippers as he arrives at the Jakarta Cathedral in Jakarta on Sept. 4, 2024. Pope Francis’s grueling tour of the Asia-Pacific got into full swing on Sept. 4, with the 87-year-old appearing…
Pope Francis greets worshippers as he arrives at the Jakarta Cathedral in Jakarta on Sept. 4, 2024. Pope Francis’s grueling tour of the Asia-Pacific got into full swing on Sept. 4, with the 87-year-old appearing in good health and strong spirits as he met Indonesia’s president. Despite today’s cancellations, his planned travels to Belgium and Luxembourg later this week remain on schedule.
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Francis’ health was already under scrutiny following his recent 11-day trip to Asia, the longest of his papacy.
That trip, which covered four nations, concluded 10 days ago and included a series of demanding public engagements.
He visited Mongolia, where he became the first pope in history to do so, and made stops in Vietnam, East Timor, and the Philippines.
Since becoming pope in 2013, Francis has made 44 international trips and visited 61 countries.
The Pope’s schedule has remained packed since returning from Asia, including meetings with bishops and a significant event on Friday with members of popular movements.
His responsibilities are expected to intensify further with the October synod, where bishops will engage in extensive debates about the future of the church in closed-door sessions.
Catholicism’s approach to women in power, the LGBTQ+ community, and clerical celibacy are all expected to be included.
This article includes reporting from The Associated Press
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