Rappler's latest stories on Pope Francis visit
Palace received info on 'threat' vs Pope Francis
Malacañang says the information is raw and unverified but was relayed by security officials out of prudence

Why Pope Francis disrupts our political categories
If we truly want our encounter with Pope Francis to last beyond his pastoral visit we should instead ask how does Pope Francis or how does Catholicism or Christianity in general for that matter see the world?

Covering the Papal Visit: People over Pope Francis
More than the opportunity of seeing Pope Francis 4 times I will treasure more the stories and the conversations I had with the people

Aquino reiterates stance: 'I am against abortion'
Malacañang releases President Benigno Aquino III s 5 point position on responsible parenthood following Pope Francis statements against artificial contraception

LISTEN: A collection of Pope Francis' homilies and speeches
Listen and relive the words of Pope Francis through Rappler s collection

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


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

WATCH: Local theme song released for Papal visit in Leyte
The local theme song for the Pope s visit to Leyte was inspired his compassion for the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda Haiyan

#PopeFrancisPH: 4 challenges facing Filipino families
During the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops 2 Filipino archbishops raise concerns on the biggest challenges and trends affecting Filipino families

IN PHOTOS: Black Nazarene replicas on parade
With the Feast of the Black Nazarene only days away devotees are already preparing for the annual event with eagerness and anticipation

Pope Francis, the climate activist
The world may hear more about the Pope s coming encyclical on climate change when he visits Tacloban City this January

IN PHOTOS: Devotees hold dry run of Nazareno procession
Quiapo church holds a practice session for devotees who will participate in the procession of the Black Nazarene on January 9

Black Nazarene feast a 'dry run' for Pope's visit
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada mobilizes all our departments for the Feast of the Black Nazarene and imposes a liquor ban until the papal visit

#ShowThePope: How Filipinos treat LGBTs
Netizens ShowThePope two faces of the Philippines when it comes to gay rights: sometimes breeding discrimination sometimes open and loving

When the Pope visits, it will be different from 1995
Philippine Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr who organized both trips compares the 1995 and 2015 papal visits

Pope visit: Airport road closures, flight suspension
The Manila International Airport Authority issues an advisory on road closures and suspension of flight arrivals during Pope Francis visit to the Philippines

Youth encounter with Pope in UST 'open to public'
However the UST football field and grandstand will be designated to youth delegates only

Public urged: Show PH hospitality during Pope visit
Organizers of the papal visit urge the public to help make the Pope s trip memorable not only by giving him a rousing welcome but also by cooperating with authorities

Pope Francis' first Asia visit? South Korea
Pope Francis will make a 5 day visit to South Korea in August as evangelization on the Asian continent remains a big priority for the Vatican