The Timorese government awaits with “great expectations and enthusiasm” the visit of Pope Francis to Timor-Leste, scheduled for September 9, 10 and 11, Public Administration Minister Thomas Cabral said this Friday.
“May this apostolic visit be a moment of blessing and spiritual renewal for all Timorese, one that inspires each of us to continue to build a society based on the values of peace, solidarity and brotherhood,” he said in a released statement. for the press after the official announcement of the visit, as well as the Deputy General Coordinator of the high institutional level of the Pope’s visit.
A statement from the Timorese government explained that the first Vatican delegation preparing for Pope Francis’ visit was in Timor-Leste from January 26 to 29 to check logistical conditions, and Tasi Tolu was chosen to serve as the main eucharistic minister during the visit. .
According to the Timorese government, which has already allocated 10 million euros for activities related to Francis’ trip to Timor-Leste, the Vatican delegation involved in preparing the visit is expected to return soon.
The Pope’s visit will come as part of a tour of the region that also includes Indonesia, which he will visit from September 3 to 6, Papua New Guinea from September 6 to 9, and Singapore from September 11 to 9. September 13.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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