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The message of Pope Francis to Singapore, Asia’s economic hub and one of the world’s most expensive cities, was consistent but hard-hitting. Take care of the “fragile” amid prosperity and glamor, he said.Singapore’s Church and civil leaders vow to bolster faith dialogueThe message of Pope Francis to Singapore, Asia’s economic hub and one of the world’s most expensive cities, was consistent but hard-hitting. Take care of the “fragile” amid prosperity and glamor, he said.
It is hard to predict what impact his message will have, not just on Catholics but on others, too. But it indeed helped to put the focus on the fragile migrants and the vulnerable workers who continue to toil in Singapore.A Myanmar migrant worker who identified himself only as Khai attended the papal Mass and said it gave him the opportunity to put the plight of his community and the future of his country before God.
“It’s a very special thing to see the pope,” said 50-year-old Christa Fernando who is a domestic helper. “I want to touch hisAnn Pereira who is 55 and also a domestic helper said her Catholic employer encouraged her to go when she was offered a seat pass. The employer herself was unable to attend the Mass because she was overseas.
Singaporean Catholics were the majority in the stadium. One of them was Rita Arozoo who sat quietly as the crowd started to enter to attend the papal Mass. The 73-year-old had just made the hard decision to remain in the stadium instead of rushing to her brother who was on his deathbed.She didn’t know if she should skip the Mass and rush to her brother’s side or just remain there.
It is just that Singapore has always liked order and discipline. Its education system emphasizes them, and the country has strict laws to maintain order. This plus pragmatism has made the country what it is today.It needs to be understood that this is how Singapore functions. Pragmatism, orderliness and discipline are in its people's DNA and have been for generations.
The visit by one of the most influential people whose organization has a presence in almost every country is likely to be forgotten the minute he leaves on Sept 13.
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