Pope Francis Concludes Historic Asia-Pacific Tour in Singapore
During his three-day visit, the pontiff addresses migrant workers' rights, climate change, and inter-faith dialogue.
- Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final stop of his 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania.
- The pope met with Singapore's political leaders, including President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, to discuss issues such as fair wages for migrant workers and the country's ageing population.
- A Mass at the National Stadium is expected to draw 55,000 attendees, including Catholics traveling from Hong Kong and neighboring countries.
- Francis praised Singapore's efforts in climate change mitigation, highlighting the country's commitment to sustainable development as a model for others.
- The visit also includes an inter-religious meeting with young people and a visit to elderly residents at St Theresa’s Home.