Pope Francis Celebrates Interfaith Harmony in Singapore

Pope Francis concluded his four-nation tour of Asia in Singapore, emphasizing interfaith harmony and the importance of constructive dialogue among different religions. He praised Singapore's economic development and urged fair treatment of immigrant workers. The journey marks one of the longest papal trips, covering over 32,000 kilometers.

Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Singapore on Friday by praising its tradition of interfaith harmony, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue among different faiths.

During a gathering with young people from various religious traditions, Francis ditched his prepared speech to encourage youths to take risks and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Highlighting Singapore's interfaith coexistence and economic success, Francis urged fair treatment of immigrant workers but avoided controversial issues like capital punishment in his public remarks.

(With inputs from agencies.)