The Pope's state address: a message by a head of state or a religious leader?

• Main Author: Hedges, Paul
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Country and region studies; Regionalism and multilateralism
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/180412
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

As both a head of state and religious leader, Pope Francis combines two roles. Understanding how these interact will help us understand both his role and his State Address in Singapore more fully.