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Pope Francis has commended Singapore's policies to support the most vulnerable, adding that he hopes special attention will be paid to the poor and the elderly. Speaking at a state address on Thursday (Sep 12) during his visit to Singapore, he noted that the labour of the poor and elderly members of society has laid the foundations for the country today.Delivering his speech in Italian, Pope Francis also called for Singapore to protect the dignity of migrant workers. "These workers contribute a great deal to society and should be guaranteed a fair wage," he said at the University Cultural Centre, according to the translation of his speech provided by the VaticanShow more