Administrative ABUSE CASES
East Timor is a devout Catholic country, but it is also one of the poorest nations in the world, greatly dependent on oil and oil revenues, which experts predict will decline over time.
Despite that, the state is rolling out the red carpet for Francis.
The bulk altar, which was positioned next to a huge crucifix on Sunday, cost US$ 12 million, of which US$ 1 million was allocated for the visit.
Francis is most likely to address economic and social issues because about 42 % of East Timor’s population lives below the poverty line.
People are making a fast buck off of his visit.  ,
Professor Silverio Tilman, 58, set up a street stall in Dili selling bishop products, raking in US$ 600 in two weeks, more than double the average monthly salary.
Among its difficulties, East Timor suffers alleged state problem, major gender-based violence, domestic abuse of persons with disabilities and baby workers.
The pontiff’s most contentious matter is, however, the controversy surrounding clergy-related child abuse cases.
They include a Nobel-winning priest who was quietly punished by the Vatican for alleged sexual abuse of adolescent children for centuries.
Francis has been asked to speak out on the subject by campaigning organizations. He could explain it in a speech or fulfill with victims in person, as he has earlier done on numerous outings.
However, his current formal schedule does not include any victims-related events.