Pope Francis Arrives in Singapore, Concludes Asia-Pacific Apostolic Journey

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Pope Francis arrived at Changi International Airport, Singapore, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, marking the final stop of his apostolic journey through Southeast Asia and Oceania. Prior to Singapore, the Pope visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor Leste.

The Pope and his Vatican entourage traveled from Timor Leste to Singapore aboard an Aero Dili plane, completing a three-hour flight. Before departing Timor Leste, the Pope sent a message via official telegram to Timor Leste President Jose Ramos Horta.

“May your country always be granted peace, solidarity, and blessings,” the Pope, whose birth name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, stated in a telegram on Wednesday, September 11.

Singapore serves as the last country on the Pope's itinerary in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Following his visit to Singapore, the Pope will return to the Vatican on September 13, 2024.

Upon arrival in Singapore, the Pope was greeted by the country's Minister for Community, Culture, and Youth Edwin Tong and his wife. During his stay, the Pope will reside at the St. Francis Xavier Retreat Center. The Apostolic Nuncio to Singapore Marek Zalewski expressed their honor in hosting the Pope's visit.

FRANCISCA CHRISTY ROSANA

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