Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to East Timor with a record-setting final Mass that drew nearly half the country's population. The Mass, held at a seaside park where St. John Paul II prayed 35 years ago, was a testament to the devout Catholic faith of the Timorese people.
Addressing the young population of East Timor, the Pope urged them to build on the foundations laid by previous generations who fought for the country's independence from Indonesia. He emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made to consolidate the nation.
