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The turnout exceeded the capacity at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, and many mourners stood outside in the afternoon heat to watch a livestream of the Mass.

A memorial mass held for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Apr 22, 2025. (Photo: CNA/Ooi Boon Keong)

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SINGAPORE: What was meant to be a day of celebration turned solemn for Ms Samantha Pereira. Just three hours before she was due to be baptised, she heard the news that Pope Francis had died. 

"We were a bit shocked, but I'm so grateful that I'm able to partake in this after I was baptised," said Ms Pereira, 62. 

On Tuesday afternoon (Apr 22), Ms Pereira joined more than 1,000 Catholics at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd for a Memorial Mass in honour of the late pontiff. 

The turnout exceeded the church's 900-seat capacity. While elderly attendees were given priority to sit...