Apr 13 2024
Press Release
~ For Immediate Release ~
Pope Francis to Visit Singapore in September
The Holy See has confirmed today that His Holiness Pope Francis will be visiting our island republic from Sep 11-13, 2024.
With great jubilation and thanksgiving, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore is delighted to share this joyful news with the faithful in Singapore.
On this confirmed announcement of the Papal visit in September, the Archbishop of Singapore, His Eminence Cardinal William Goh, said, “It has been 38 years since we had a visit from the Vicar of Christ to Singapore, when Pope St John Paul II honoured us with a visit on Nov 20, 1986. It is my hope that this visit of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will bring renewed fervour to all Catholics in Singapore, uniting them in faith and mission, especially in these most challenging of times.”
Apart from official State engagements, the highlight of Pope Francis’ visit is expected to be a Eucharistic celebration with his flock, likely on Sep 12, 2024.
As we prepare for His Holiness’ visit, let us, as a community, pray for the continued health and safety of the Holy Father and ask the Lord to grant us a truly meaningful and grace-filled visit.
Details of the visit are still being discussed between the Singapore Government, the Holy See and local Church officials. More information about the papal visit will be released progressively in due course on our website at www.popefrancis2024.sg.
Issued by the Archbishop’s Communications Office
12 April 2024
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