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Pope lands in Singapore, final stop on Asia-Pacific tour

Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, concluding his four-nation Asia-Pacific tour to enhance the Catholic Church's presence in the region. At Changi Airport, crowds welcomed him with Vatican and Singapore flags.

AFP WORLD
Published September 11,2024
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Pope Francis touched down in Singapore Wednesday, the last stop of a four-nation Asia-Pacific trip aimed at boosting the Catholic Church's standing in the world's most populous region.

Crowds waved Vatican and Singapore flags as Francis's plane arrived at the city-state's Changi Airport, on the last leg of a 12-day tour to the region.