CAsian tensions to color Pope's Kazakhstan trip

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 11, 2022 12:40 am

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis heads to Kazakhstan next week, despite an injured knee, for a visit likely to be dominated by tensions in Central Asia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The 85-year-old pontiff, who uses a wheelchair and has admitted he must slow down or consider retirement, will take part in an interreligious summit in the capital Nur-Sultan from September 13 to 15.

RIDE HIGH Pope Francis rides his Popemobile during his weekly general audience at Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. AFP PHOTO

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