Non-Catholics in Leyte look forward to papal visit
TACLOBAN CITY, Jan. 15 (PNA) — Not only Roman Catholics are thrilled over Pope Francis’ visit in Leyte, but Christians of other denominations as well.
2000 children to serenade Pope in Palo
PALO, Leyte — Thousands of children will sing for Pope Francis when he arrives in Palo on Saturday, January 17.
Pope Francis ‘very impressed’ by Filipinos’ passionate welcome
An estimated 800,000 to a million Filipinos gathered between Villamor Air Base in Pasay City to the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila on Thursday to offer Pope Francis a welcome that only the lone predominantly Catholic country in Asia could give.
Pinoy-fronted UK band to perform on Pope visit to Leyte
MANILA — The UK-based electronica band Ooberfuse will be performing “Mercy” on January 17 in Tacloban during Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines.
Leyte kids hope to play football in front of Pope Francis
PALO, LEYTE, Philippines — “Sana makita kami ni Santo Papa maglaro kasi malaking blessing yun para sa amin at para sa Tacloban,” said Jared Troy Reyes, a 12-year old boy who joined the Santo Papa Futbol Cup held Thursday, January 15 at the Bethel International School in Palo, Leyte.