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When Pope Francis visited the Philippines
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Published Apr 21, 2025 04:58 PM PHT
Pope Francis, arguably one of the most popular popes in recent history, has passed away, the Vatican said Monday. He was 88.
Pope Francis, arguably one of the most popular popes in recent history, has passed away, the Vatican said Monday. He was 88.
"This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father," said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.
"This morning at 7:35 am (0535 GMT) the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father," said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement published by the Vatican on its Telegram channel.
For many Filipinos, their connection to the pope was on a personal level after the head of the Catholic Church visited the country for a pastoral and state visit from January 15-19, 2015.
For many Filipinos, their connection to the pope was on a personal level after the head of the Catholic Church visited the country for a pastoral and state visit from January 15-19, 2015.
Dubbed "Lolo Kiko" by Filipinos, Francis gathered some six million attendees, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, for his concluding mass at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. It was reportedly the largest papal gathering in history.
Dubbed "Lolo Kiko" by Filipinos, Francis gathered some six million attendees, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, for his concluding mass at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. It was reportedly the largest papal gathering in history.
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The pope also visited and held Mass in Tacloban, despite torrential rain as he stood in solidarity with survivors of Typhoon Yolanda, which caused widespread death and destruction in Leyte and Samar islands.
The pope also visited and held Mass in Tacloban, despite torrential rain as he stood in solidarity with survivors of Typhoon Yolanda, which caused widespread death and destruction in Leyte and Samar islands.
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Pope Francis leads the holy mass at Quirino grandstand in Luneta, Manila on January 18, 2015 where an estimated six (6) million people attended.
Ryan Lim, Malacanang Photo Bureau
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Pope Francis leads the holy mass at Quirino grandstand in Luneta, Manila on January 18, 2015 where an estimated six (6) million people attended.
Ryan Lim, Malacanang Photo Bureau
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