Millions of faithful across Southeast Asia are mourning the death of Pope Francis, who left an indelible mark on Catholics in this overlooked corner of the Christian world through his outreach work.

Tagle also accompanied Francis on his first international trip to Asia in 2014, when the pontiff visited South Korea. Pope Francis achieved several "firsts" in Asia, including becoming the first ...

His death could pave the way for Luis Antonio Tagle to become the first pope from Asia, home to the world’s fastest-growing Catholic population. The former archbishop of Manila was once ...

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