Pope Francis has embarked on his longest foreign trip, a 12-day journey through Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, focusing on the urgent issue of climate change. He aims to highlight the severe climate challenges these nations face, such as rising sea levels, which threaten densely populated coastal regions and could submerge many islands by the century's end. The Pope's agenda includes meetings with political and religious leaders and outdoor Catholic Masses, urging global action on climate issues. He emphasizes that the poorest communities are disproportionately affected by environmental disasters and climate change, calling for both ecological and socio-economic solutions. In a special prayer message, he encouraged individuals to listen to the plight of those suffering due to climate-related crises. This trip reinforces his long-standing advocacy for climate action, as he seeks to inspire commitment to environmental stewardship among global leaders and the faithful.