SINGAPORE – Pope Francis has landed in Singapore at the start of the final stage of his 12-day odyssey to Asia and Oceania. He is expected to address various social issues and potentially also make yet another gesture of goodwill to China and address wider geo-political issues relating to the emerging superpower.
Upon his arrival on 11 September, after the Pope received an official welcome, his schedule saw him take the remainder of the day to rest, with the only official event being a private meeting with Jesuits serving in the country; it is a common trait of the Pope's visits for him to take the time to meet his fellow Jesuits serving there.
