Contingency plans readied for rainy papal visit in Leyte
MANILA – Contingency plans have been prepared in case Leyte experiences a rainy weather when Pope Francis visits the province on Saturday, a church official said.
Archbishop Villegas: Leyte to be ‘the centerpiece’ of Pope Francis’ visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Tacloban City and Palo in Leyte will be the “centerpiece” of his five-day visit to the Philippines, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said in a forum Monday.
Message of President Aquino as we welcome Pope Francis to the PH
Our nation is honored to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis as he joins the Filipino people for an apostolic visit. This is a momentous occasion for us. We shall be in the presence of the Vicar of Christ, a man who leads the Catholic Church along the path of mercy and compassion.
FAST FACTS: Archdiocese of Palo (Leyte) and the archbishop’s residence
MANILA, Philippines – Pope Francis’ trip to Leyte includes having lunch with the survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) at the residence of the archbishop of Palo in Leyte.
2,000 volunteers mobilized for Leyte papal visit
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – Volunteers who will be mobilized during Pope Francis’ visit in Tacloban and Palo gathered at the Leyte Grandstand on Sunday, January 11, for a general orientation prior to the big event.