Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

An estimated 600,000 people packed a seaside park in East Timor for Pope Francis' Mass — a figure nearing half of the small Southeast Asian country's population. It took place on the same field where St. John Paul II prayed during the nation’s fight for independence from Indonesia.

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  1. Sep 9, 2024Only lean-right coverage:Pope Francis in East Timor for Mass that could draw half its population
  2. Sep 10, 2024Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

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Last development · Sep 10, 2024 — Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 750d ago

Pope Francis’ Mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people, nearly half the population

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 750d ago

How East Timor's turnout to see Pope Francis compares with other papal Masses

NBC NewsLean Left· 750d ago

Almost half the population turned out for Pope Francis’ Mass in the most Catholic country outside Vatican City

America MagazineLean Left· 750d ago

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for nearly half the population of Timor Leste

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· The Columbian, KEYT Santa Barbara, +1 more
The ColumbianCenter· 750d ago

Nearly half East Timor’s population saw Pope Francis. How does that compare with other papal Masses?

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 750d ago

Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis. How does that compare with other papal Masses?

The RepublicCenter· 750d ago

Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis. How does that compare with other papal Masses?

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Local News 8, WDIO Duluth, +1 more
Local News 8Center· 750d ago

East Timorese flock to seaside park for Pope Francis' Mass at site of John Paul II's historic visit

WDIO DuluthCenter· 750d ago

East Timorese flock to seaside park for Pope Francis' Mass at site of John Paul II's historic visit

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 750d ago

East Timorese flock to seaside park for Pope Francis' Mass at site of John Paul II's historic visit

Digital JournalCenter· 750d ago

Pope set for huge East Timor mass, half of nation expected

The DiplomatCenter· 750d ago

East Timorese Flock to Pope Francis’ Mass at Site of John Paul II’s Visit

WDIO DuluthCenter· 750d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

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New York PostLean Right· 750d ago

Pope Francis’ mass in East Timor draws 600,000 people — nearly half the country’s population

MyNorthwestLean Right· 750d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Nearly half East Timor's population saw Pope Francis' Mass. Here are some other popular papal Masses

Washington TimesLean Right· 750d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Nearly half East Timor’s population saw Pope Francis. How does that compare with other papal Masses?

Washington TimesLean Right· 750d ago· ran in 4 outlets

East Timorese flock to seaside park for Pope Francis’ Mass at site of John Paul II’s historic visit

Fox NewsRight· 750d ago

Pope Francis mass draws 600K, nearly half the population of East Timor

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Deutsche WelleLean Left· 750d ago

Pope Francis holds mammoth Mass in East Timor – DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 750d ago

Pope Francis: Mass in East Timor draws half the population – DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 751d ago

Pope Francis arrives in East Timor for mammoth Mass – DW

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