Craftsmen who made Pope altar: A labor of love
CEBU CITY—When Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Tacloban City on Jan. 17, he would do so using an altar and lectern made by hand by some of Cebu’s best craftsmen.
Palo archbishop checks papal Mass site preparations
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – Palo Archbishop John F. Du gave assurances preparations on the ground will be completed in time for Pope Francis’ visit to Leyte on January 17.
Cathedral braces for ‘event of century’
For over 75 years, the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Our Lord in Leyte province has been the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Palo, but never hosted any major event until January 17, when Pope Francis goes there as part of his five-day apostolic visit.
Betis sculptor putting finishing touches on Catholic icons for papal visit
Lifted from http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/401172/lifestyle/artandculture/betis-sculptor-putting-finishing-touches-on-catholic-icons-for-papal-visit Text and Photos by Ruston Banal for GMA News | January 9, 2015 3:07pm An unconventional fusion of a 7-foot tall wooden sculpture of the Mother of Perpetual Help and a Dolorosa (Sorrowful Mother) in Filipiniana costume is set to be placed near the altar of the Tacloban Airport in an open air Mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis on January 17. Officially named as Our Lady of Palo—with the Nuestra Senora de Salvacion as inspiration—the icon was…
Palo bishop: Please soften security for people to get close to Pope
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines —Palo Archbishop John Du has appealed to security personnel to “soften” their draconian security measures during the visit of Pope Francis to Leyte province next week.