SINGAPORE--Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Singapore on Friday by praising its tradition of interfaith harmony, closing out his four-nation trip through Asia with the same message of ...

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Pope Francis, who died on Monday (Apr 21) at the age of 88, left a lasting impact in Asia. Throughout his 12-year papacy, the late pontiff had sought to bring more attention to the region ...

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From the Philippines to South Korea, Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88, is being remembered in many parts of Asia for his intensive engagement with the region.

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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.