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On Monday (Sept 2), Pope Francis embarked on a 12-day trip across Southeast Asia — his longest since becoming head of the Catholic Church in 2013. After visiting Indonesia, the 87-year-old is now heading to Papua New Guinea, and will visit Timor-LesteA former bouncer who loves pizza: 6 things to know about Pope Francis
On Monday (Sept 2), Pope Francis embarked on a 12-day trip across Southeast Asia — his longest since becoming head of the Catholic Church in 2013. After visiting Indonesia, the 87-year-old is now heading to Papua New Guinea, and will visit Timor-Leste before arriving in Singapore on Sept 11. During his three days here, the pope will celebrate Mass at the National Stadium, visit a nursing home for the elderly and aged sick, as well as Catholic Junior College. Here are six things you may not have known about Pope Francis. He chose 'Francis' in honour of a saint Born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, Pope Francis is the son of Italian immigrants. He was elected as pope in 2013 following his predecessor's resignation. The pope chose his papal name «Francis» in honour of St Francis of Assisi — a 13th-century monk known for his charity and kindness to animals. «Oh, how I would like a poor Church, and for the poor,» said Pope Francis at the time. The name choice was not surprising to observers, given his preference for a simple life even before he became the pope. Read more