Today, 5 March 2026, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in Audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the President of the Republic of Singapore, His Excellency Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who subsequently met with His Eminence Pietro Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the cordial talks held at the Secretariat of State, the good relations between the Holy See and Singapore were highlighted, and appreciation was expressed for the harmonious coexistence of the various cultures and religions present in the country, including the Catholic Church’s contribution to the common good.

In the course of the discussion, there was also an exchange of views on the international and regional situation, and the importance of supporting and renewing the existing mechanisms of the multilateral system.

From the Vatican, March 5, 2026