NEW DELHI: The Roman Catholic Church in India expressed disappointment at missing out on an expected visit by Pope Francis who started a rare trip to South Asia on Monday.

The 80-year-old pontiff arrived in Myanmar on a six-day trip that will also take him to Bangladesh.

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