Pope Francis is set to visit four island nations across southeast Asia to urge global action on climate change. From September 2 to 13, he will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
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00:00Pope Francis is set to visit four island nations across Southeast Asia to urge global action
00:06on climate change.
00:08Over 12 days from September 2 to 13, Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East
00:13Timor and Singapore.
00:15It is the longest trip yet for the pontiff, who now regularly uses a wheelchair due to
00:19knee and back pain.
00:20Francis pushed hard for the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.
00:24His aides say he wants to continue his appeals to confront the dangers of a rapidly warming
00:28world and especially to support the most vulnerable.
00:32In each of the four countries, the pope will hold official meetings with political authorities,
00:36diplomats and local Catholics.
00:38He will also lead outdoor celebrations of the Catholic Mass in all four countries.