Rappler's latest stories on Pope Francis in the Philippines
Killed Filipino Jesuit in Cambodia on road to sainthood
UPDATED Jesuit seminarian Richie Fernando could become the first Filipino saint born in the 20th century

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Here s a wrap of Rappler s most watched videos on YouTube

Duterte curses Pope Francis over traffic during his visit
UPDATED Could the mayor and presidential aspirant have gone too far with his jokes?

Citizen journalists cover the 'Millennial Pope'
Rappler thanks volunteers and netizens who covered the papal visit with us

Not God's will: Hope is dead, long live hope
For non believers certainly there is something to be said about the power that brings 6 to 7 million people out on the streets We must learn from it

12 faces of Christ during the papal visit
In those 3 days I found myself encountering the God of surprises my educators have introduced me to

The telegram Pope Francis sent President Aquino
Pope Francis thanks President Benigno Aquino III for the warm welcome and kindness during his visit to the Philippines

Letter to Pope Francis from daughter of political prisoner
We will gladly wait for those affected by your wisdom and enthusiastically carry on our fight until we see that society of authentic justice solidarity and peace

Pope Francis in the Philippines: Filipinos set Twitter records
Here s online proof of how big the Pope is in the country

Il Papa e io: A politician’s lament
I swear to God that when the Pope said reject corruption he was staring at me What to him is corruption is to us simply sharing the wealth with everyone

#PopeFrancisPH Mania: Papal visit highlights on social media
Here s what people talked about online during Pope Francis 5 day visit to the Philippines

PH shows it can secure a pope
The Pope s visit is one big security nightmare He is not just a head of state he is the leader of 1 2 billion Catholics around the world

Goodbye Pope Francis, Davos forum, Thailand's third gender | The wRap
Pope Francis leaves the Philippines Terrorists and regional conflicts to dominate Davos Thailand may soon recognize the 3rd gender

Pope Francis and a young girl’s question
The young girl’s question highlights in a huge way the most difficult problem this country has not been able to solve – massive and extreme poverty

Ngayong umalis na ang Papa
Ngayong nakaalis na ang Papa naiiwan sa ating lahat na isakatuparan ang mga hangarin at sentimyentong hinimok niya Nasa sa atin ang pagbabagong pinapangarap natin

‘Pope Francis gave hope, light to PH’
‘When he visited it s as if the sun rose amid darkness It is him that brought the light ’ says Dexter Medallon a person with disability whose faith has been strengthened by the papal visit

Street kids: Pope Francis showed us God is here
We are poor but when I saw Pope Francis I realized we are rich after all We are rich in God s love says street child Jason Reyes

Pope Francis invites PH officials to nunciature
Before he departs for Rome Pope Francis invites key government officials to the Apostolic Nunciature

#AnimatED: Pope Francis triggers rethinking
Catholic clergy political leaders need to reboot mindsets focus on common good

IN QUOTES: Pope Francis in the Philippines
Here is a collection of quotes from Pope Francis’ state and pastoral visit to the Philippines

What's a jeepney? Pope likes what his ride symbolizes
Cardinal Antonio Luis Tagle says he explained to the Pope what the jeepney symbolizes: It s the one used by common people

IN PHOTOS: Pope Francis in the Philippines, day 4
Highlights of Pope Francis fourth day in the Philippines in photos

The silence of Pope Francis
In silence we too need to ask whether religious inspiration is enough to reverse social injustice in this country

Labor of love: The altar for the Luneta mass
Rappler speaks with architect and designer Fr Alex Bautista on the eve the Luneta Mass

Pope in Leyte, typhoon Amang, selfie with Francis | The wRap
Pope Francis flies to Leyte…but the storm cuts his trip short And he poses for his first selfie in Manila

IN PHOTOS: Pope Francis in the Philippines, day 3
Highlights of Pope Francis third day in the Philippines in photos

Pope in Tacloban: ‘I am here to be with you’
Jesus will be there for us Pope Francis tells Yolanda survivors in a touching homily in Tacloban

Pope in raincoat says mass in Tacloban
Viva il Papa Papa Francesco Yolanda survivors chant as Pope Francis arrives in Tacloban to console them

Ilonggo craftsmanship in Pope’s Tacloban mass
Aside from the altar linens this group of women was also tapped to embroider the Pope’s coat of arms which was also sent to Tacloban for the Supreme Pontiff’s scheduled meeting with the residents

IN PHOTOS: Pope Francis in the Philippines, day 2
Highlights of Pope Francis second day in the Philippines in photos

Tagle to Pope: Music, faith secret of Filipino resilience
Our melodies make our spirits soar above the tragedies of life our faith makes us stand up again and again after earthquakes typhoons and wars Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle tells Pope Francis

Filipino nuns to Pope Francis: Reform our Church
He embodies the Gospel He is courageous enough to condemn social evils

Pope Francis kisses Palace babies
Pope Francis arrives in Malacañang on Friday for a meeting with President Aquino
Palace, cathedral, arena: Full day for Pope Francis
Pope Francis will celebrate mass at a centuries old cathedral and later meet worshippers in a stadium setting more familiar to rock stars as his trip to the Philippines gets into full swing

VIRAL: 'Why so cute, Pope?' – Filipino netizens
Here are 21 images that will make you fall in love with the Pope

Day 1: Smooth, quick motorcade for Pope Francis
The motorcade of the Pope is without hitches He arrives at the Apostolic Nunciature in less than 40 minutes from Villamor airbase

How do you pronounce 'nunciature'?
The Apostolic Nunciature is no different from the Vatican embassy or mission

IN PHOTOS: Pope Francis in the Philippines, day 1
Highlights of Pope Francis first day in the Philippines in photos

Thousands welcome Pope Francis to the Philippines
UPDATED WITH VIDEO The charismatic pontiff begins his packed 5 day visit to the Philippines a predominantly Catholic nation battered by disasters and beset with poverty and corruption

Mabuhay, Pope Francis!
Millions of Filipinos plan to endure crushing crowds security threats and stormy weather to get close to the Pope

The first Filipinos the Pope will see in PH are children
Two children have been selected to accompany the highest leaders of the land in welcoming Pope Francis to the Philippines Like the other faithful they too wish to be blessed by the Holy Father with fewer worries

Will PH bishops fall in line as the Pope cleans up Church?
To bring the Church to the 21st century is one gigantic task he has done and it has not been easy at all

Youth groups to hold camp, activities during Pope's visit
Led by the Student Christian Movement Philippines SCMP thousands of youths from Metro Manila and nearby provinces are expected to flock to public sites of Pope Francis activities despite tight security

Possible storm could cancel Pope's Leyte trip
If a storm affects Leyte is Pope Francis willing to stay for another day and wait for the storm to pass to achieve the purpose of his trip?

MILF leaders invited Pope Francis to Cotabato
Pope Francis knows Mindanao knows the problems of Mindanao says Cardinal Orlando Quevedo
Filipinos are best security for Pope
The papal visit should become the most loving event in Metro Manila and in Tacloban says Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas

Pope Francis begins Asia trip in Sri Lanka
UPDATED The Pope s trip to Sri Lanka and the Philippines comes just 5 months after he visited South Korea signaling the huge importance the Vatican places on Asia and its potential for more followers

11 tips: Help keep Pope Francis venues clean, orderly
Bring food in a reusable container and keep a litter bag in your pocket in case no trash can is in sight

3 popemobiles for Pope Francis' PH visit
A jeepney style popemobile a Kia vehicle and an Isuzu vehicle will be used by Pope Francis for his Philippine visit

No drones allowed during Pope's visit
No drones allowed to fly in areas where Pope Francis will go the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines says
