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#ShowThePope: The Philippines that Francis saw
What did Filipinos tell the Pope through their words songs and sheer numbers? What images of the Philippines are forever etched in his memories?
The return of Baywalk’s banished ‘bedspacers’
Strange how a day before Pope Francis comes to Manila 100 or so people seem to have vanished They seem to have magically disappeared from the same place where the sea swallows the sun
LISTEN: A collection of Pope Francis' homilies and speeches
Listen and relive the words of Pope Francis through Rappler s collection
Simplicity key to Pope Francis’ room in Manila – Josie Natori
The designer talks about her plans prior to the Pope s arrival
Social media gift for Pope Francis: #ShowThePope photos
On his way back to the Vatican Pope Francis is given a collection of photos shot by netizens from all over the Philippines
Pope Francis ends Philippine visit, reminding Filipinos of compassion
Will the Pope s messages sink in?
'Trashed' Luneta mars Pope Francis Mass
Plastic water bottles food containers and even missalettes are found strewn around Rizal Park after Pope Francis Mass
WATCH: Timelapse of Luneta grounds during Pope Francis' mass
Check out this timelapse of Luneta and the Quirino Grandstand from dawn to dusk on the day of the Pope s biggest public event during his 5 day visit
Some pilgrims go home ‘disappointed’ for not seeing Pope Francis
How do some pilgrims feel after coming home without seeing the Pope?
Crowd stays overnight at Nuncio residence to see Pope one last time
What will people do for one last glimpse of Pope Francis?
Pope Francis' with youth, Luneta mass, network shutdown | The wRap
Pope Francis tells people: don’t be afraid to cry What sets apart the Catholic Filipino according to the Pope? And cellular networks shut down to secure him
Luneta crowd grows, all hope to see Pope Francis
Despite the large crowd assembled at Luneta all hoping to see Pope Francis individual devotees say they are happy to be there whether or not they see the pontiff
Bring your own raincoats, come early for Luneta Mass
The sole entry point for the public along Orosa Street will open at 6 am and close by 1:30 pm Some 700 000 attendees will pass through this gate
Pope Francis arrives in Leyte to console Yolanda victims
UPDATED Pope Francis braves Tropical Storm Amang to achieve the main objective of his Philippine visit
Watching the Pope, Filipino-style
The Filipino crowd as well as Pope Francis is under the global spotlight during the papal visit So what s the Filipino crowd like?
Altered Palace 'papal route' disappoints some gov’t workers
Pope Francis known for making surprise detours during public events welcomed by the faithful does one at the Malacañang Palace grounds
Why Derek Ramsay declined Kris Aquino's invite to see Pope Francis
The actor however appreciates the gesture
What did Pope Francis write in the Malacañang guestbook?
The Argentinian pontiff writes only one sentence in English in the Palace guestbook but it is enough to bless the entire nation
Aquino slams ‘critical’ members of clergy
In a Palace event attended by Pope Francis and other Church leaders President Benigno Aquino III cannot help but call attention to some members of the clergy who find fault in everything about him including his hair
When Kris Aquino met Pope Francis
The presidential sister meets Pope Francis during his visit to Malacañang Palace
Pope to PH officials: Reject corruption
Pope Francis tells an audience of about 450 Palace guests including the highest leaders of the land to maintain their integrity and turn away from the evils of corruption
At Malacañang, a more formal pope
As state guest the Holy Father known for his spontaneity appears more formal than in past public appearances
Malacañang prepares for Pope Francis' arrival
The palace awaits Pope Francis arrival ready to welcome him with a complete diplomatic core and a 21 gun salute
WATCH: Cebu inmates dance number for Pope Francis
Cebu may not be on Pope Francis itinerary but the famous dancing inmates pay tribute to the Pontiff in their special way
Why it's easier to see Pope Francis in Leyte
Find out why it s easier to get close to Pope Francis in Leyte which he will visit on January 17
'Caged' street kids for papal visit? No such thing, says gov’t
Top government officials deny a report saying street children in Metro Manila were locked up in filthy detention centres to keep the streets clean for the Pope s arrival
Papal visit briefing by PCOO Sec. Sonny Coloma
Watch the press conference with PCOO Secretary Sonny Coloma
Airlifts and emergencies: Keeping people safe in a papal visit
Things don’t always go to plan when an overeager crowd welcomes a widely popular religious leader
Seeking God by hashtag: Pope sparks Filipino social media frenzy
The cyber savvy Pope Francis ignites a frenzy in the Philippines the so called social media capital of the world
What Yolanda survivors want to #ShowThePope
What do the survivors of Yolanda want the Pope to see?
Mood in Manila a day before Pope's arrival
UPDATED The youth are excited to welcome Pope Francis as the city prepares to welcome him
CHEAT SHEET: Pope Francis visit to Leyte
For pilgrims who would like to see Pope Francis up close it will be easier to do so in Leyte than in Manila
#ShowThePope: Politician-sponsored billboards, PH politics
Pope Francis has described politics as one of the highest forms of charity and a lofty vacation – but Filipino netizens don t think too highly of local politics
Why I’m not excited to see Pope Francis
About 20 years ago other than priesthood my goal in life was to see in person a successor of St Peter
Touched by a saint: A close encounter with Pope John Paul II
What’s it like to meet someone like a pope? Anna Marco recounts her meeting with Pope – now Saint – John Paul II back in 1995
2,000 volunteers mobilized for Leyte papal visit
Volunteers attend the orientation for one of the biggest religious events to be held in Eastern Visayas
Palo archbishop checks papal Mass site preparations
Palo Archbishop John F Du visits the Tacloban Airport to make sure the Tacloban airport is ready for the Pope s arrival and open Mass on January 17
Political prisoners to Francis: Hear our stories
Political detainees as well as families of desaparecidos and victims of extrajudicial will send letters to the Pope
#ShowThePope: A disconnected Church?
Pope Francis has called for an open inclusive Church – but some netizens say that s not always the case in the Philippines
The man who shoots popes
Veteran photographer Noli Yamsuan Jr shares his wealth of experience through years of shooting papal visits and his expectations from the Pope Francis coverage
#ShowThePope: Most beautiful PH churches
Netizens share photos of some of the Philippines most beautiful churches – monuments to Filipino faith – that they would like to ShowThePope
#ShowThePope: How Filipinos spend Christmas
Netizens show how the family and service to the poor take center stage
Floods, landslides before Pope visits Leyte
For disaster stricken Leyte the Catholic Church is set to open the Pope Francis Center for the Poor Paterno Esmaquel files this video blog
#PopeFrancisPH in Leyte: What to expect
Pope Francis is visiting Leyte on January 17 to meet typhoons Yolanda Haiyan and Ruby Hagupit survivors
What do you want to #ShowThePope?
Tweet photos of anything you want to ShowThePope – from selfies to tourist sites to images of poverty – as Pope Francis is set to visit the Philippines
Sad? Lost? Rappler has Pope Francis quotes for you!
Browse choose and share the papal quotes that suit you the most by using our interactive Pope in 140 platform
#PopeFrancisPH: People's Coverage of People's Pope
Rappler launches its PopeFrancisPH microsite the go to source for news images conversations and perspective on Pope Francis Philippine trip
