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Pope Francis has arrived in Singapore, and over a thousand people travelled to Changi Airport to catch a glimpse of him on Wednesday (Sept 11) afternoon. Many members of the public turned up wearing the yellow and white of the Vatican flag, waving both t'Viva il Papa': Over 1,000 people turn up for arrival of Pope Francis in Singapore
Pope Francis has arrived in Singapore, and over a thousand people travelled to Changi Airport to catch a glimpse of him on Wednesday (Sept 11) afternoon. Many members of the public turned up wearing the yellow and white of the Vatican flag, waving both the Singapore and Vatican City flags. The crowd waiting for Pope Francis' arrival at Changi Airport. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Ching Shi Jie As they awaited Pope Francis' arrival, the crowd sang Catholic hymns. When the Pope appeared at Changi Jurassic Mile, he was met with cheers from the public as they waved their flags enthusiastically. As he travelled along the pathway on a buggy, Pope Francis waved and smiled at the welcoming procession, who cheered «Viva il Papa (Long live the Pope)». This continued even after the Pope left the area in a Hyundai Ioniq electric car. Read more