He will also meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before attending mass and delivering the homily at the National Stadium later in the evening on Sep 12.
New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: Pope Francis will deliver a state address in Singapore on Sep 12, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday .His visit is part of a wider trip to the region that includes stops in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste. This 12-day trip is the longest overseas trip of Pope Francis ’ papacy.
Pope Francis, who is 87, will receive a ceremonial welcome at Parliament House on Sep 12, and call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, said MFA.Thousands of papal souvenirs sold as Singapore prepares to welcome Pope FrancisAfter the ceremonial welcome, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Pope Francis will deliver speeches at the state address at the National University of Singapore’s University Cultural Centre.
On Sep 13, he will visit the elderly and sick at Saint Theresa’s Home. After that, he will attend an inter-religious meeting at Catholic Junior College, before leaving Singapore for Rome.
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