The visiting Pope Francis began his second day in Singapore with a ceremonial welcome held at Parliament House. 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 waved at...
The visiting Pope Francis began his second day in Singapore with a ceremonial welcome held at Parliament House.
Ceremonial guards standing at attention saluted him as he sat alongside President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the landing of the sweeping granite staircases that lead to the chamber.Between them, placed on a low table, was a large pot of white orchids named in the pontiff’s honour. He was referring to the Bible story about the Christmas Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men, or Magi, to the birth of Jesus Christ.
The head of the world’s Catholics had arrived in Singapore a day before to a welcome party that included about 1,000 Catholics who had a hand in organising his visit.
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