Singapore PM and Catholic Archdiocese pay tribute to Pope Francis

FILE - Pope Francis attends an interreligious meeting with young people at the Catholic Junior College in Singapore, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. -- AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia

SINGAPORE (Bernama): Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has extended his condolences to the Catholic community and the Vatican following the passing of Pope Francis on Monday at the age of 88.

Wong said the Pope’s leadership and compassion had touched countless lives, inspired hope, and strengthened efforts to foster harmony across all faiths and bring people together.