Activists criticize high cost of Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor, one of the poorest nations ...Middle East

Francis’ historic visit to one of the world’s youngest and poorest countries to the tune of $12 million, drawing rebuke from activists and human rights organizations. The cost for the two-day visit starting Monday was approved by the government in February, including $1 million to build an altar for a papal Mass. About 42% of East Timor’s population of 1.3 million live below the poverty line. Unemployment is high and job opportunities in the formal sector are limited. Minister of State Administration Tomas Cabral said the $12 million was excessive but it was also being used for infrastructure development, su

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