Watch: Pope Francis continues controversial Southeast Asia tour with visit to East Timor's capital

East Timor pulled out all stops for Pope 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 in a nation where almost half the population lives in poverty.
The cost for the two-day visit starting Monday was approved by the government through the Council of Ministers in February, including $1 million to build an altar for a papal Mass.
Walls were still being dabbed with fresh paint and banners and billboards filled the streets of the seaside capital, Dili, to welcome the pontiff, who earlier visited Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
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[@lancecahill5486]

There is nothing controversial about spreading the hope for peace on this planet, no matter who does it.

[@cynthiaasmi2534]

By his visitp let peace grow in our world

[@Falstaff1893]

Religion has killed more Humans on earth than any disease known to mankind or didn't you realise this fact ??

[@PushpaMarocchini]

Welcome to the greatest Joy of Pope Francis visits. 🙏💯🌺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maxkloss1720]

It's $18 million, not $12 million. So, where's the rest $6 million? 🤷

[@edgardvalentetay6624]

We love the Pope from the bottom of our hearts. Even though we are small country, we are the only country in Southeast Asia that truly devoted to Catholic Church. 😇🙏🏽🇹🇱🇹🇱

[@apollo2276]

Brainwashed.

[@amorsemlimite4427]

Papa spreads Peace and love, no controversial

[@cynthiaasmi2534]

We love you soooooo much. A holy pope

[@vincentberg1069]

The real Truth does not need to prove and protect itself. The real Truth does not pretend to be "right". The real Truth is incompatible with arrogance, intolerance, hostilities and violence. There is no need to 'defend' your truth and faith, but essential to be faithful yourself and live accordingly. I am very happy that current Pope Francis' pilgrimage started from spreading such an important message. Faithfully your, bishop Vincent Berg.

[@JRLMOS]

I'm sorry, but I don't understand your title? What is so controversial about this visit of Pope Francis to East Timor? we are happy and so delighted 😀 to welcome him. Can't you see how enthusiastic we were in welcoming him? We don't care about whatever it is that you think might be so controversial of his visit to our country, but at this very moment, we just want to be happy with him during his visit to our beloved country Timor 🇹🇱 😉 As a Timorese myself, I thank you for your participation in this live covering.. we respect that... but please let the part of this so-called " controversial " outside of our moment of joy😊 😃 ....

[@Falstaff1893]

He has a palace with his own servants so when did they abolish slavery & didn't Jesus smash the temples up ???

[@marlene3817]

...delete those atheist media !!!

[@mslc22]

There is nothing controversial about this visit! We are from the region visited by Pope are very happy about this visit.

[@GravetheBountyHunterTheCrius5E]

Eternal father bless pope Francis in his apostolic visits .may they bring joy, peace, santifing grace to the people. Thank you lord for. Pope Francis humility, help us to be humble like him .. amen

[@pinheiroleste1956]

Another propaganda from atheis media,.we catholic love our pope🎉🙏🏼🇹🇱🇻🇦

[@perlazywicz4684]

Controversial? Nothing!!! Welcome Pope Francis ❤ At Timor-Leste.

[@rioronaldbutarbutar526]

Which part of pope visit is controversial? How come you make title like that?

[@cynthiaasmi2534]

God bless you papa ..you bless us .

[@Skyline2458]

Papa Fransisco❤

[@josefusluan5114]

LOVE YOU HIS POPE FRANCIS MY FAMILY MARIA LOURDES CARDOSO

[@migueladdison8854]

God bless timor leste

[@cynthiaasmi2534]

You are really an instrument of peace like st Francis.

[@munkhjargalbaljinnyam1419]

*"Thank you Catholic ❤️Church Pope Francois🙏🙏😂😂🇹🇱🇹🇱🇵🇬🇵🇬🇧🇹🇧🇹" *

[@AleixoDossantos]

Viva PAPUA NOGINI VIVA TIMOR LESTE saya orang TIMOR LESTE yang sangat bangga papa FRANSISCO BISA kunjungi ke ASIA TENGGARA

[@edusantos6430]

the independent is the controversial media.

[@cleveland1533]

Why can it be called controversial when father visit his children? ....

[@rudimaturbong6687]

Salve! Semogh semua kegiatan Paus di TIMUR LESTE berjalan dgn lancar dlm naungan Tuhan Yesus 🙏

[@frederico1726]

Amin 🙏🏼

[@albalopez4981]

Amén 🙏🏼

[@egonchan_2024]

Viva Il Papa! Viva Papa Francisco! May God bless Timor's land with his visit. God bless Timor. Bae sonde bae, tanah Timor lebe bae. Greetings from Jakarta. ❤

[@cynthiaasmi2534]

Love' u pope Francisco

[@Travluminatii]

What’s so controversial about it ?

[@Agius_Jozef]

That's what MSM says about christianity.

[@cynthiaasmi2534]

Be a strong pillar of catholic church

[@JulianaBabo]

❤❤❤❤

[@cesaltinapereira348]

Where's the contoversial part?

[@mariooliveira8985]

What controversial there?😮

[@rafd3593]

What is so controversial about the Pope’s visit. He is just doing what popes do, visiting his flock, giving them a lift.

[@George_1Cross]

+LONG LIVE OUR PAPA FRANCIS.+

[@rafaeleko]

Paus Fransisco Salvate

[@sones1386]

On revit les mêmes événements lors du temps de notre Jésus : sans Foi en profondeur avec Confiance en notre Jésus, beaucoup de croyants de nos jours se déplaisent : chacun est devant " Son Morceau d'Habit partagé", reçu, notre Jésus est crucifié à nouveau sans bien comprendre (mystère) le titre d'évènements ....Que La Paix et Son Amour règnent à travers le Successeur de Pierre de nos jours !

[@trina415]

It's his job to spread a Catholic message god bless papa

[@dannidanni1308]

Tanyou be Lord 🙏🌹🌹🙏

[@fcfd24]

Viva Papa Francisco!❤🕊🔥

[@goldsung5710]

What’s controversial? You are looking for more likes by using improper word. Terrible journalism! 💩

[@DonCelebes]

1.500.000 penduduk TimLes turun semua x....luar biasa Ooobrigado IL PAPA FRANSESCO❤❤🙏🙏

[@samtingwong8627]

Rockstar

[@herculanomoniz4528]

The title is a typical western media tendency.

[@carmeloona7029]

There are just so many European securities who does not care about the crowd. Next time pope Francis should rely more on local securities of the countries he is visiting.

[@JRLMOS]

I agree on that one.. their action is a little over excessive... thank you for your honest comment..

[@frederico1726]

Agreef

[@JoanOhare-ty9mm]

Jesus Christ is King of Kings The Judgement nearing Keep Praising Jesus 🙏

[@gogogojust8328]

Nothing is controversial. It's you want to find controversial moment to downgrade the Pope.

[@mariooliveira8985]

Jealous people,there is controversial here in Timor Leste

[@frederico1726]

Take care your bisnis

[@frederico1726]

Fase ain toba Tia duke hateno folin laek 😅

[@JoaozinhoFernandes-p3b]

Love Vaticano ❤ love Pope Francisco

[@apollo2276]

Count the kids before he leaves !

[@a.t.c.3862]

Why is the controversial newspaper 'The Independent' covering the Pope's pastoral visit?

[@MercyscottSyiemiong-xn8ml]

U syiem um wan haka burom ka pyrthei hynrei hakaburom ka bneng. Amen

[@samtingwong8627]

Theres no controversial

[@Alex-tq6jg]

Controvertial is belongs to those never want peace,belongs to who every day dream about war,kill etc...not for catholic and holy pope that always fight for peace love and unity❤🇹🇱

[@semauelboma5227]

Makasih papa tuhan memberkati

[@bahreh.7807]

What , why controversial ❓️

[@gregorypilau3530]

What's the controversy when people are welcoming him? Clickbait title 😂.

[@kenkenx110]

Controversial? Huh??

[@dannidanni1308]

Sorry no more praying amen 🤩

[@josephrhinerson2049]

And what protestants told you this....

[@KSPOPPO]

Hello!Thahks❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@marlene3817]

What's Controversial ???!!! ...senseless propaganda to make controversies over somethings that are good !!!

[@junkshopbest3947]

Did the pope tell you to spend such a huge amount?

[@frederico1726]

Who tell you to take care our bisnis 😅

[@abrakadabrah3031]

These God loving people don't need his message...the criminals, politicians, War instigators...etc do ..

[@ClaPilibi]

Bemvindo Amo Papa. Bukan sebuah kontribersi, Bapa Suci datang ke Timor Leste. Yang kontroversial adalah ketika beliau kembali ke Vatikan, entah orang Indonesia, orang Timor Leste, tidak menghidupi pengalaman berharga ini. Sebab ini bukan euforia duniawi yang sedang menampakkan dirinya, melainkan kemuliaan Allah yang sedang mengumpulkan anak anak di bawah naungan sayapNya. Mental lama harus dibuang, sebab Bapa Suci pembawa kabar baik. Efektivitasnya tergantung masing-masing pribadi yang mengalami ini sebagai sebuah saat yang membahagiakan.

[@DudeAlves]

Welcome to timor-leste

[@RachelRadio_m]

Although Timorese have remained overwhelmingly Catholic, the church in the country has been affected recently by abuse scandals.

[@gerreappleton9585]

What a pagan looking celebration!

[@Sabarwalausakit]

Maybe your brain is controversial.

[@HendraG-nn1gi]

MISLEADING HEADLINE.

[@misterseveno.m1282]

How come you name this appostolic journey as controversial tour?????

[@sones1386]

Meme événements comme dans le temps De Jésus Christ : royaume, empire..,les autorités....hommes pouvoir...des riches ,pauvres....action d'amour...guérir des malades...pardonner les pêcheurs...mystérieux signes utilisés par notre Père venu en Fils Homme-Jesus.

[@Christinesees]

🤢🤢

[@abrakadabrah3031]

He should be kissing the people... instead

[@ethanzzlyngdoh2053]

Even do m a catholic me ma self I cn accept this

[@musangamfuracelestin6629]

Hhh Ok 0:29

[@lillianflorance5650]

He will have a hard job at gitmo

[@vicentemarques7851]

propaganda media 😂

[@PhuongThanh-jh1rr]

Nước nào đây mà toàn mọi không vậy ???

[@ethanzzlyngdoh2053]

U cn say whatever u want bt if u do read the Bible what happen in sadom and Gamorah n how come this pope cn singe that a lesbian n.... Cn be married in the church prove me if m wrong

[@Orgbarat]

LOL. May Your channel is controversial.

[@antoniosoares6251]

I think this channel needs to be baned

[@JanakaSuranga-we4qm]

Babbasva prathiksapa kerema vama horava prathiksapa kerema dik kasadayai aya dusta kamak navai prathik sapa keremak kurusa thunak saha nadu vibhagak magin vandabuvan dannak vanna baha vandabuva saha dik kasadhaya maa miya yama saha ath harima ath harima dik kasadYa miya yama vandabu veema maka kurusa thunaka kathavakta sambandi muunata hamu nove maya obata pahadaa danna hakiyavak naha vandabuvak saha ath harema kala kanak mahama vithari kiyanna puluvan muhunata hamu unoth nivadiva avabhodha karavannam arthaya

[@munkhjargalbaljinnyam1419]

*"🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤" *

[@SuperGigaleon]

Yes i heard from another news, its very controversy. that the Timor Leste government demolishing some houses near the airport & main street. But it still unclear, is that near the airport bumper zone, which is for safety reason. Or also the main street across the town.

[@misterseveno.m1282]

That is Timor Leste`s Government concern. Not the Vatican's.

[@luismagno34]

Not because of that. But those people live in in oublic area and natural environment protected area. So they need to remove. Government gave the warning months before the eviction. Not related to pope.

[@frederico1726]

Take care your bisnis...we know what we do...

[@SuperGigaleon]

@@misterseveno.m1282 obviously, but that's so sad. But some affordable flat or apartments can be solution, since the Timor Leste was a small country.

[@leemccabemccabe5627]

Coldplay 🎶 🎵 Everyday Life Jordan 🇯🇴 🙏

[@munkhjargalbaljinnyam1419]

NGKOK

[@munkhjargalbaljinnyam1419]

NKOK

[@alanbeattie636]

If the pope is a man of god why would he want this amount of money being spent on his visit when most of the people are in poverty.

[@antoniusblantranderozari5325]

And why there always ignorant people like you who never learns that Catholic Church is the one who built schools & hospitals there. Showering poor people with money would not erase poverty, but continous presence of Catholic Church through her social empowerment programs does.

[@ethanzzlyngdoh2053]

He will name him self as a god

[@antoniustriptrip1172]

Terima kasih pemerintah timor Leste dan rakyat timor Leste telah membuka mata orang atheis dan agnostik bahwa umat katolik mencintai paus untuk selamanya

[@munkhjargalbaljinnyam1419]

DYRLYYLSAN NI

[@Nelvis02]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@musangamfuracelestin6629]

Hhh Ok 0:29