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The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan from 19 to 26 November. He will be the second Pope to visit these two Asian countries, after Pope John Paul II.

On the fourth & last day of the Holy Father in Myanmar, Pope Francis celebrated a mass dedicated for the youth in Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Yangon this morning.

On his third day in Myanmar, the Holy Father celebrated a mass in Kyaikkasan Grounds in Yangon as part of his Apostolic Visit in the country.

Meanwhile, the Holy Father traveled to Nay Pyi Taw on the second day of his visit. Official Welcome Ceremony and courtesy call to the President of Myanmar, happened today at the Presidential Palace.

As the Apostolic visit to Myanmar of Pope Francis continues, particularly in Yangon, the Holy Father is expected to tour around the area via the Pope Mobile, followed by a meeting with the supreme “Sangha” council of Buddhist Monks and a meeting with the Bishops of Myanmar in the evening.

“We Love You” – Words that were expressed by pilgrims who can’t contain their emotions and excitement as they attended the four-day Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis in Myanmar.