Cabinet ministers, MPs, government officials and members of the diplomatic corps were also present.
A spell of rain at night had given way to clear skies and sunshine, and some people lined North Bridge Road to catch a glimpse of him.
The pope’s message translates to “Like the star that guided the Magi, so let the light of wisdom always guide Singapore in building a united society capable of conveying hope.” ST PHOTO: WONG PEI TING The pope, who is the head of state of Vatican City, later called on President Tharman, and also met Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Lining the Jurassic Mile along Airport Boulevard, they chanted “Viva, viva, Papa Francesco”, or “Long live, Pope Francis” in Italian, as he cruised down in a buggy.
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