DILI, 15 may 2024 (TATOLI) – The Government of Timor-Leste, on wednesday, approved the draft resolution to award a donation of US$61,500 to the Apostolic Nunciature.
In a government statement released on Wednesday said that the donation would be used for the installation of a lift in the Nunciature’s building, thus ensuring adequate accommodation and mobility conditions for His Holiness Pope Francis during his visit to Timor-Leste.
Pope Francis’ visit to Timor-Leste, the most predominantly Catholic country in Asia, will take place between 9 and 11 september 2024.
The visit of Pope Francis will be a historic event for the Timorese people, who ardently desire the presence of the Holy Father in this blessed land, where simple people live their faith in Jesus Christ.
“The Pope is scheduled to depart Rome on september 2 and return on september 13. He travels first to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, where he will land on september 3 and remain until september 6. Pope Francis will then fly east to visit Port Moresby, the capital of Papual New Guinea, and Vanimo on september 6-9. His next stop will be in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, on september 9-11. From there, the Pope will travel to Singapore for a 3-day visit on september 11-13,” reported Vatican News.
Journalist: Camilio de Sousa
Editor: Filomeno
