Pope Francis' visit to East Timor, one of the world's most Catholic countries, culminated in a historic Mass attended by nearly half the nation's population.
An estimated 600,000 people gathered at a coastal park in Dili, the capital, braving the heat to participate in the largest assembly since the country's independence in 2002. The event not only underscored the deep Catholic faith of the East Timorese but also commemorated their struggle for independence from Indonesian rule, echoing a similar Mass by St. John Paul II during that tumultuous period.
This remarkable turnout reflects the significant role of the Catholic Church in East Timor's identity and social fabric.
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