Pope wraps up Asia-Oceania tour - the longest of his tenure

(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 13 - Pope Francis on Friday wrapped up his 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania, the longest of his pontificate.
    After a brief ceremony at Singapore's Changi international airport attended by the culture minister, the pontiff boarded his over 12-hour-long flight to Rome's Fiumicino airport.
    Addressing an inter-religious meeting with youths in Singapore prior to his departure, the pope said the young "must be critical" but "constructive", while being "courageous and able to look forward".
    The pontiff criticized youths who "don't risk, who are afraid to make mistakes" and who choose "a comfort zone".
    Francis, who listened to the experience of three young women and men of different faiths, highlighted that inter-religious dialogue requires courage and respect Finally, he encouraged the young attendees to "use the media" without "becoming enslaved by them". (ANSA).