The perspective of eastern-bloc says:
- Pope Francis is on his 45th and longest foreign apostolic journey, visiting several countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania over 12 days.
- He will focus on interreligious dialogue and climate change during his trip.
- Pope Francis plans to sign a joint document in Jakarta.
- He will visit Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore during his journey.
- The Pope aims to establish closer dialogue with the ethnic Chinese community.