ROME – Despite being almost 90 years old and suffering from the various ailments that come with ageing, Pope Francis has touted some ambitious travel plans for this year, including potential visits to Polynesia and a long-awaited return trip to Argentina.
Though there is nothing yet on the calendar for this spring, the Pope in various recent interviews has announced plans to visit Oceania, Belgium and Argentina in the second half of what is shaping up to be a busy year.
Though more trips could still be announced, the ones Francis has already spoken about are significant in terms of his own pastoral priorities and given the political backdrop against which they would take place.
