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Pope set for emotional day with Philippine typhoon survivors
by: AFP NewsTACLOBAN CITY (AFP) -Pope Francis will spend an emotional day in the Philippines on Saturday with survivors of a catastrophic super typhoon that claimed thousands of lives, highlighting his concern...
FULL TEXTand Pope Francis' speech at the Encounter with the Families
by: Admin Dear Families, Dear Friends in Christ, I am grateful for your presence here this evening and for the witness of your love for Jesus and his Church. I thank Bishop Reyes, chairman of the...
'Viva il Papa, Papa Francisco' chant greets Pope Francis in Tacloban
by: May PInol, Roel Osano, Williamor MagbanuaTACLOBAN CITY - To the tune of Viva el Papa, Papa Francisco, Pope Francis in yellow raincoatsmiles and waves to the crowd as his motorcade passes through a throng of people leading to the place...
Open-air Mass in Tacloban begins live over NDBC stations
by: May Pinol, Roel Osano, Williamor Magbanua and Edwin FernandezMass in Tacloban with Pope Francis begins. Pope Francis in yellow raincoat starts entrance to the open altar to commence the Eucharistic celebration.Moderate rate regularly blow the Papal vestments....
Pope to Tacloban folksand Jesus never lets you down, Mother Mary never lets you down
by: Edwin FernandezPope Francis told Yolanda victimsandWhen I saw from Rome that Yolanda catastrophy, I felt that i have to be here.And on this very day, I decided to come here.I'm here to be with you, a little bit...
Pope still in raincoat tours around town en route to archbishop Palace
by: Roel Osano, Williamor Magbanua, May PInolTACLOBAN CITY - Mass ends in Tacloban open field.Amid rain and winds,Pope Francis on board open pope mobile,visits quadrants where Yolanda victims wait to see him.The Pope, still in rain coat, is set...
'Please pray for me, Pope asks Tacloban pilgrims as he leaves
by: May Pinol, Williamor Magbanua, Roel Osano, Edwin FernandezTACLOBAN CITY- Pope Francis was to leave Tacloban City at 5 pm but due to typhoon Amang, he has to leave at 1 p.m. as advised by his pilots. I apologize to you all, I’m saddened, truly saddened...
Pope Francis, papal plane leave Tacloban to Manila
by: May Pinol, Williamor Magbanua, Roel OsanoTACLOBAN CITY - At12:47 p.m.Pope Francis boarded PAL plane en route to Manila, four hours ahead of the original schedule.The plane took off at 1:10 p.m. amid moderate rain and lightwinds.Earlier...
MILF joins country's Catholics in welcoming Pope
by: Ferdinandh Cabrera, Edwin FernandezCOTABATO CITY - The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) today said it is one with the country's Catholic faithful in welcoming Pope Francis in the Philippines on January 15. We join the christian...
Simultaneous ringing of Church bells nationwide to welcome Pope
by: Edwin Fernandez/CBCP COTABATO CITY - Church bells around the country will ring simultaneously to signal the arrival of Pope Francis who will visit the Philippines from January 15 to 19.Catholic Bishops Conference of the...