Singapore will welcome Pope Francis next week. Thousands of souvenirs have been sold in fundraising efforts for the Catholic community. From T-shirts and hats to tote bags, all proceeds will go towards the Pope Francis Singapore Fund to support the papal visit here.
Each official souvenir is marked with a tag or label, so people can identify it as an authentic product. The committee will also roll out limited edition items for the papal mass. Sherlyn Seah reports.
Each official souvenir is marked with a tag or label, so people can identify it as an authentic product. The committee will also roll out limited edition items for the papal mass. Sherlyn Seah reports.News Video ReportsWe know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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