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Pope Francis waves to Catholics as he arrives at Changi Jurassic Mile in Singapore on Sept. 11, for the last stop of a four-nation Asia-Pacific trip. on Sept. 11, 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 emerged from the city-state's Changi Airport for a two-night stay, the final stop in his 45He was met by a cheering group of 1,000 Catholics at the Jurassic Mile, a newly added permanent outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs. In recent years, the ailing pope has undergone hernia surgery and has been plagued by respiratory issues.
"He sought to reach out to the marginalized and to deepen dialogue between different faiths and those without any faith." For Asia's 100-million-plus Catholics, the tour has made them feel connected to a Church steeped in the customs and conventions of a far-away continent. Francis’ visit has been eight years in the making. A Singapore archdiocesan statement said it began with an invitation from former President Tony Tan in 2016 and another one from Halimah Yacob during her term as president.
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