SINGAPORE — Pope Francis on Thursday praised Singapore’s economic strength as a testament to human ingenuity but urged the city-state to look after the weakest, too, especially foreign workers, as he opened the final leg of his tour through some of Asia’s poorest countries in one of the world’s richest. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Singapore celebrated his arrival by unveiling a new hybrid orchid named for him, the “Dendrobium His Holiness Pope Francis.” Presented during an official welcome ceremony, the orchid “exudes a serene and pure beauty” of ivory white petals with a pink tinge at the center, according to the National Parks Board. Francis arrived in Singapore from East Timor and began his official program Thursday by meeting with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong before addressing government authorities and the diplomatic corps at the National University of Singapore. Read More: What to Know About Pope Francis’ Historic Asia Trip There, Francis marveled at Singapore’s modern skyscrapers “that seem to rise from the sea” and the government’s commitment to sustainable development and providing public housing and quality education and health care to its people.
Pope Francis Praises Singapore’s Development, Urges Greater Appreciation Of Migrant Workers
Nicole Winfield / AP, Time
Thu, 09/12/2024 - 12:45am
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