Ballot for Pope Francis’ mass tickets in Singapore to open in June

SINGAPORE: Singapore residents will have the opportunity to secure tickets for Pope Francis’ upcoming mass, with the ballot open from 24 June to 31 July 2024.

According to the official website for the Pope’s visit, interested individuals can register through their myCatholicSG account.

Catholic News Singapore has reported that over 40,000 tickets have been allocated for Singapore residents.

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Singapore from 11 to 13 September, with the Papal Mass taking place on 12 September.

Due to security concerns, the venue for the mass has not yet been disclosed.

Special provisions are in place for young children: infants below the age of two (as of 1 January 2024) do not require tickets, while children aged two and above must have their own seats and tickets.

Applicants will be informed of their ballot results through their myCatholicSG account on 1 August.

Only e-tickets will be issued, each being specific to an individual and non-transferable.

Successful applicants must accept or decline their e-ticket by 31 August 2024.

Declined tickets will be redistributed to those on the waiting list.

Further instructions on accepting or declining e-tickets will be provided at a later date.

Accepted tickets will be available in the myCatholicSG account from 1 September onwards.

Attendees must present their e-ticket and valid photo identification at the venue entrance for admission.

Additionally, a limited number of tickets have been reserved for overseas Catholics.

Details on how to obtain these tickets will be announced later.

Organizing committee seeks volunteers for Pope Francis’ visit

Catholic News Singapore announced that the organizing committee for Pope Francis’ visit is recruiting 4,500 volunteers to assist during the papal event.

The committee is looking for individuals to fill various roles, including Eucharistic ministers, wardens, altar servers, choir members, security personnel, and photographers.

The recruitment process is open from 11 May to 8 June, and those interested in volunteering can apply through their parishes.

Each parish has been allocated a quota based on its population, and applicants must specify the areas in which they wish to serve.

Volunteers should be prepared for physical activity, including climbing stairs, walking, and standing for extended periods, and should be in good health.

They must also meet specific criteria for their chosen roles, such as age requirements and relevant ministry experience.

In addition to meeting these criteria, volunteers are required to attend all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and prayer sessions as stipulated by the organizers.