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Pope wants PAP to provide more cdc vouchers to low ses coolie gene Sinkies and also cardboards to the elderly.
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12 September 2024
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SINGAPORE: Speaking at a state address on Thursday (12 September) during his visit to Singapore, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of fostering harmony, inclusivity, and fraternity within society.
Delivering his speech in Italian at the University Cultural Centre, the Pope highlighted the risk that certain pragmatism and an overemphasis on merit might bring—specifically, the unintended consequence of legitimizing the exclusion of those on the margins of progress.
While he recognized and commended the various policies and initiatives in place to support the most vulnerable, he urged that special attention continue to be given to the poor, the elderly, and those who laid the foundations for the Singapore.
He also emphasised the need to safeguard the dignity of migrant workers who contribute significantly to society and deserve fair wages.
The Pope admired Singapore’s harmonious coexistence of ethnicities, cultures, and religions, attributing this success to impartial governance and the promotion of inclusivity and dialogue.
He highlighted the Catholic Church’s contributions to Singapore, particularly in education, healthcare, and charitable work, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
Addressing the fundamental role of families in society, he urged the protection of family unity and discussed the environmental crisis. Pope Francis commended Singapore’s commitment to sustainable development and encouraged innovation to tackle environmental challenges.
Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his 12-day, four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific.
At 87 years old, this trip is his longest since becoming head of the Catholic Church in 2013.
On Thursday morning, he was warmly welcomed at Parliament House, where he met with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Pope Francis warns Singapore of merit-based exclusion risks, urges continued support for vulnerable
During his state address on 12 September in Singapore, Pope Francis underscored the need for harmony, inclusivity, and fraternity. Speaking in Italian at the University Cultural Centre, he warned that an overemphasis on merit could unintentionally exclude marginalized groups. He praised existing support policies but urged continued focus on the poor, elderly, and foundational contributors to Singapore’s progress.
Published
4 hours ago
on
12 September 2024
By
Yee Loon
SINGAPORE: Speaking at a state address on Thursday (12 September) during his visit to Singapore, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of fostering harmony, inclusivity, and fraternity within society.
Delivering his speech in Italian at the University Cultural Centre, the Pope highlighted the risk that certain pragmatism and an overemphasis on merit might bring—specifically, the unintended consequence of legitimizing the exclusion of those on the margins of progress.
While he recognized and commended the various policies and initiatives in place to support the most vulnerable, he urged that special attention continue to be given to the poor, the elderly, and those who laid the foundations for the Singapore.
He also emphasised the need to safeguard the dignity of migrant workers who contribute significantly to society and deserve fair wages.
The Pope admired Singapore’s harmonious coexistence of ethnicities, cultures, and religions, attributing this success to impartial governance and the promotion of inclusivity and dialogue.
He highlighted the Catholic Church’s contributions to Singapore, particularly in education, healthcare, and charitable work, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
Addressing the fundamental role of families in society, he urged the protection of family unity and discussed the environmental crisis. Pope Francis commended Singapore’s commitment to sustainable development and encouraged innovation to tackle environmental challenges.
Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final leg of his 12-day, four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific.
At 87 years old, this trip is his longest since becoming head of the Catholic Church in 2013.
On Thursday morning, he was warmly welcomed at Parliament House, where he met with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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SINGAPORE: During his speech at the National University of Singapore on Thursday (12 September), President Tharman Shanmugaratnam lauded Pope Francis as an “impassioned global voice” against war, commending his efforts in promoting harmony and dialogue between different groups and faiths.
“This is an issue that resonates with Singaporeans … There was a time in our history when these realities gave way to inter-communal tensions,” he added.
He emphasised that Singaporeans deeply value living in a society where various ethnic and religious communities coexist peacefully.
“Diversity is tolerated in Singapore, but it has come to be more than that. It is embraced and viewed as bringing richness to our lives,” he added, acknowledging the critical roles played by religious leaders and their communities.
“None of this came naturally. It has been the work of nation-building over decades.”
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Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam praises Pope Francis’ advocacy for peace and dialogue
During his speech at the National University of Singapore on 12 September, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam praised Pope Francis as a “passionate global voice” advocating for peace and dialogue. He reflected on Singapore’s history of inter-communal tensions, emphasising the nation’s commitment to embracing and enriching diversity through decades of nation-building.Published
6 hours ago
on
12 September 2024
By
Yee Loon
SINGAPORE: During his speech at the National University of Singapore on Thursday (12 September), President Tharman Shanmugaratnam lauded Pope Francis as an “impassioned global voice” against war, commending his efforts in promoting harmony and dialogue between different groups and faiths.
“This is an issue that resonates with Singaporeans … There was a time in our history when these realities gave way to inter-communal tensions,” he added.
He emphasised that Singaporeans deeply value living in a society where various ethnic and religious communities coexist peacefully.
“Diversity is tolerated in Singapore, but it has come to be more than that. It is embraced and viewed as bringing richness to our lives,” he added, acknowledging the critical roles played by religious leaders and their communities.
“None of this came naturally. It has been the work of nation-building over decades.”
None of this came naturally. It has been the work of nation-building over decades.”
Earlier in the day, Pope Francis was welcomed at Parliament House, where he met with President Tharman and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final stop of his Asia tour after visiting Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste.
This visit is significant as it is the first by a pontiff since 1986, when Pope John Paul II made a brief stopover.
Later on Thursday evening, Pope Francis will lead a mass at the National Stadium, which is expected to draw 50,000 attendees.
The mass will involve a large choir of 1,600 members, alongside numerous volunteers, including medics, nurses, and crowd control officers.
The Pope will conclude his Singapore visit on Friday (13 Sept) with a stop at St Theresa’s Home to meet elderly residents, followed by an interreligious dialogue with youths at Catholic Junior College.
Earlier in the day, Pope Francis was welcomed at Parliament House, where he met with President Tharman and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Pope Francis arrived in Singapore on Wednesday, marking the final stop of his Asia tour after visiting Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste.
This visit is significant as it is the first by a pontiff since 1986, when Pope John Paul II made a brief stopover.
Later on Thursday evening, Pope Francis will lead a mass at the National Stadium, which is expected to draw 50,000 attendees.
The mass will involve a large choir of 1,600 members, alongside numerous volunteers, including medics, nurses, and crowd control officers.
The Pope will conclude his Singapore visit on Friday (13 Sept) with a stop at St Theresa’s Home to meet elderly residents, followed by an interreligious dialogue with youths at Catholic Junior College.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Pope Francis on Thursday urged political leaders in Singapore, a leading global financial hub, to seek fair wages for the country's million-plus lower-paid foreign workers.
In likely the last major speech of an ambitious 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania, the 87-year-old pontiff expressed concern for Singapore's rapidly ageing population and its migrant workforce, centred in the construction and domestic services industries.
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"I hope that special attention will be paid to the poor and the elderly ... as well as to protecting the dignity of migrant workers," the pope said in an address to about 1,000 politicians and civil and religious leaders.
"These workers contribute a great deal to society and should be guaranteed a fair wage," he said.
There were 1.1 million foreigners on work permits in Singapore who earned less than S$3,000 ($2,300) per month as of December 2023, including 286,300 domestic workers and 441,100 workers in the construction, shipyard and process sectors, government data shows.
Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India. Many also come from the Philippines, a majority Catholic country.
In likely the last major speech of an ambitious 12-day tour across Southeast Asia and Oceania, the 87-year-old pontiff expressed concern for Singapore's rapidly ageing population and its migrant workforce, centred in the construction and domestic services industries.
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"I hope that special attention will be paid to the poor and the elderly ... as well as to protecting the dignity of migrant workers," the pope said in an address to about 1,000 politicians and civil and religious leaders.
"These workers contribute a great deal to society and should be guaranteed a fair wage," he said.
There were 1.1 million foreigners on work permits in Singapore who earned less than S$3,000 ($2,300) per month as of December 2023, including 286,300 domestic workers and 441,100 workers in the construction, shipyard and process sectors, government data shows.
Many of the migrant workers come from nearby countries such as Malaysia, China, Bangladesh and India. Many also come from the Philippines, a majority Catholic country.
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