SINGAPORE — Pope Francis on Wednesday touched down in Singapore, 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.
SINGAPORE — Pope Francis on Wednesday touched down in Singapore , 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 an flags as Francis' plane arrived at the city-state's Changi Airport, on the last leg of his 12-day tour to the region.
Pope Francis waves to volunteers on a buggy upon his arrival in Singapore, on Sept. 11, 2024. AP PHOTOIn recent years, the ailing pope from Argentina has undergone hernia surgery and has been plagued by respiratory issues. He now relies on a wheelchair, walking sticks or aides to get around.But throughout the trip, he has carried out dozens of public engagements, energized congregations through impromptu call-and-response and repeatedly sat for hours in the brutal tropical heat.
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