Pope Francis visit: Crowds arrive hours early for papal mass at Singapore National Stadium

Worshippers waiting in the queue to enter the National Stadium for Pope Francis’ evening mass on Sept 12. - Photo: ST

SINGAPORE: Hundreds of security personnel and volunteers have been deployed at checkpoints around the Singapore National Stadium on Thursday (Sept 12), as worshippers began making their way there for Pope Francis’ evening mass.

Besides metal detectors and bag checks, the police have also put in place other security measures, such as enhanced patrols and the closure of some road lanes in the area.