Francis will be only the second pope to visit Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations

People walk past in front of a poster with a photo of Pope Francis ahead of his visit to Singapore on the street in Singapore, Sept. 10, 2024.

When Pope Francis arrives Wednesday in Asia's financial powerhouse Singapore for the last leg of a four-nation tour, he is expected to bring his message of unity and hope to one of the world's richest nations.