Ms Ann-Marie Kang, an engineer in her 40s, was first in line at one of the entrances to the stadium. She said she arrived some time past 10am to avoid crowds, and started queuing at 11am.
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Some of the men and women never spend time and effort taking care of their parents and grandparents but they cried when they met Pope
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You never hear of the word "Staged"? If they don't put up a show, their master will get angry, the voters will not supporr them. They will end up like Ng Chee By, selling koyot in NT U SEE.
Politicians do photo ops at religious events or when involving the so-called 'religious leaders'.
Nothing surprising.
may the pope bless her with water full of holes
bro, i was waiting for @JohnTan to enlighten the world with his towering intellect. Why you steal his lightning and thunder? LOL
Joining PAP make one loss their shine and power.
They have their priorities in life wrong.
These grassroots volunteers have a different agenda, to get close to their MPs, in the hope of getting a leg up for their "service".
These "Christian" MPs don't dare to do anything that may jeopardise their million dollar wages.
is that @JohnTan exercising his gift?
TO be blessed with good fortune
https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/p...Fl-h2pHtMKkbeSbDQog0Djx_vYtM8AFFZk7mXgMP0cPGK
POPE ask SIngapore bosses to pay fair wage to migrant worker, The POPE got nothing to say ????
Even the POPE is more concern about FW then Singkie ...
KNN ...
POPE ask SIngapore bosses to pay fair wage to migrant worker, The POPE got nothing to say ????
Even the POPE is more concern about FW then Singkie ...
KNN ...
Don't be fooled by that Jesuit socialist scumbag pope from South America. He is 话中有话.
The PAP technocrats and him are kaki lang.
Funny that the Pope does not talk about or call to address the hardship and difficulties faced by local singkies but talk about foreigners which the pap has been gracious In giving them opportunities to work in Singkieland..
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.
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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.
A Singapore NGO that provides services for migrant workers, Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics, welcomed the pope's remarks, saying they were in "full agreement" with his call for fair wages.
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower said in emailed comments that wages were set by the free market and the government did not prescribe minimum wages for workers in the country.
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"Our employment laws are complemented by rigorous enforcement to ensure that our migrant workers are properly and fairly treated, and their employment rights and well-being protected," the ministry said.
Concern for migrants has been a common theme for Francis. Earlier on his trip, he asked leaders in Papua New Guinea to work for fair wages as that country becomes a major target of international companies for its gas, gold and other reserves.
Francis praised Singapore's efforts to confront climate change, calling them a model for other countries.
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Singapore's government says rising sea levels due to global warming could have major implications for its low-lying coastline and it is planning to spend S$100 billion ($77 billion) over the course of the century on the issue.
"Your commitment to sustainable development and the preservation of creation is an example to follow," the pope said. Francis, who has prioritised trips to places never visited by a pope, or where Catholics are a small minority, is only the second pope to visit Singapore, following a brief 5-hour layover by the late John Paul II in 1986.
Singapore, with a population of 5.92 million, is plurality Buddhist, with about 31% of people identifying with that faith. The Vatican counts about 210,000 Catholics in the country, although that number is higher if foreign workers are included.
There are also strong Muslim, Hindu and Taoist communities, and Francis praised Singapore as "a mosaic of ethnicities, cultures and religions living together in harmony".
People queued outside the stadium, under tight security measures, at least five hours before the start of the event.
Connie Rodriguez, a Filipino Catholic in Singapore, said it was "overwhelming" to see the pope. "You really feel so blessed," she said.
Francis toured the stadium at the beginning of the event in a white golf cart decorated with the Vatican seal. He greeted dozens of schoolchildren, babies, and disabled people. He also took a few selfies.
Among those who attended the Mass, which featured a prayer in Mandarin, were Catholics who travelled from Hong Kong for the event, including the territory's archbishop, Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan.
The Vatican is currently renegotiating a controversial deal with China over the appointment of Catholic bishops in the country, which is up for renewal in October.
Francis' 12-day tour has also included stops in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor. He returns to Rome on Friday.
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Pope Francis, in Singapore, urges fair wages for migrant workers
- Summary
- Pope highlights ageing population and large migrant workforce
- Praises Singapore's climate change efforts as a global model
- Celebrates Mass, drawing 50,000, including Hong Kong cardinal
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.
Advertisement · Scroll to continue
"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.
Advertisement · Scroll to continue
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.
A Singapore NGO that provides services for migrant workers, Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics, welcomed the pope's remarks, saying they were in "full agreement" with his call for fair wages.
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower said in emailed comments that wages were set by the free market and the government did not prescribe minimum wages for workers in the country.
Advertisement · Scroll to continue
"Our employment laws are complemented by rigorous enforcement to ensure that our migrant workers are properly and fairly treated, and their employment rights and well-being protected," the ministry said.
Concern for migrants has been a common theme for Francis. Earlier on his trip, he asked leaders in Papua New Guinea to work for fair wages as that country becomes a major target of international companies for its gas, gold and other reserves.
'EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW'
Francis' speech came after private meetings with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the country's parliament building, where the pope was presented with a white orchid plant, a new hybrid that was named in his honour.Francis praised Singapore's efforts to confront climate change, calling them a model for other countries.
Item 1 of 11 Archbishop of Singapore, Cardinal William Goh gestures infront of Pope Francis, as the Pope presides a Mass with devotees at the National Stadium in Singapore, September 12, 2024. REUTERS/Edgar Su
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Singapore's government says rising sea levels due to global warming could have major implications for its low-lying coastline and it is planning to spend S$100 billion ($77 billion) over the course of the century on the issue.
"Your commitment to sustainable development and the preservation of creation is an example to follow," the pope said. Francis, who has prioritised trips to places never visited by a pope, or where Catholics are a small minority, is only the second pope to visit Singapore, following a brief 5-hour layover by the late John Paul II in 1986.
Singapore, with a population of 5.92 million, is plurality Buddhist, with about 31% of people identifying with that faith. The Vatican counts about 210,000 Catholics in the country, although that number is higher if foreign workers are included.
There are also strong Muslim, Hindu and Taoist communities, and Francis praised Singapore as "a mosaic of ethnicities, cultures and religions living together in harmony".
HONG KONG PRESENCE
Francis celebrated a Mass the Vatican said drew some 50,000 people to Singapore's national sports stadium, a venue that has also hosted performers such as Taylor Swift, who played six concerts there in March.People queued outside the stadium, under tight security measures, at least five hours before the start of the event.
Connie Rodriguez, a Filipino Catholic in Singapore, said it was "overwhelming" to see the pope. "You really feel so blessed," she said.
Francis toured the stadium at the beginning of the event in a white golf cart decorated with the Vatican seal. He greeted dozens of schoolchildren, babies, and disabled people. He also took a few selfies.
Among those who attended the Mass, which featured a prayer in Mandarin, were Catholics who travelled from Hong Kong for the event, including the territory's archbishop, Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan.
The Vatican is currently renegotiating a controversial deal with China over the appointment of Catholic bishops in the country, which is up for renewal in October.
Francis' 12-day tour has also included stops in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and East Timor. He returns to Rome on Friday.
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Reporting by Joshua McElwee and Xinghui Kok and Zahra Matarani; Editing by John Mair, Alison Williams and Lincoln Feast.
So all these old folks are Catholics and they end up in homes all alone? Where are their kids?
Which politicians are they? Got names?
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