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At 87, despite health challenges and using a wheelchair, Pope Francis is on his longest trip to date. He arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday, beginning a 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. This trip includes visits to Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore. The journey spans 32,814 kilometers, the farthest Pope Francis has traveled since his 2013 election. Upon landing in Jakarta, he noted it was the longest flight of his travels, over 13 hours. This visit highlights key themes of his leadership, including inter-religious dialogue and environmental protection. It also marks the Church's notable shift towards Asia, as seen during his 44 foreign visits. Francis has visited South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. He has also elevated leaders from the Philippines and South Korea to prominent church positions. The Catholic Church is evolving, with voices from Asia, Africa, and Latin America now pivotal. Pope Francis supports the rise of male and female leaders from outside Europe, embodying a global Church.
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