Pope Francis to deliver state address in Singapore

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SINGAPORE: Pope Francis will deliver a state address in Singapore on Sep 12, said&nbsp, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MFA ) on Tuesday ( Sep 10 ). &nbsp,

The Vatican’s mind may travel to Singapore for the first time on September 11 through September 13.

His visit forms a larger tour of the area, including starts in Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. This 12-day journey is Pope Francis ‘ longest overseas vacation.

There are around &nbsp, 395, 000 Christians in Singapore. Pope John Paul II made his final catholic appearance in this country in 1986, five centuries after Singapore first established diplomatic ties with the Holy See, or the Catholic Church’s main governing body. &nbsp,

Pope Francis, who is 87, may get a royal welcomed at Parliament House on Sep 12, and call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, said MFA. &nbsp,

He’ll also join with Lawrence Wong, the prime minister. &nbsp,

A new flower hybrid may be given the title of Pope Francis ‘ honor and unveiled during the royal welcome, according to MFA. &nbsp,