Rappler's latest stories on papal visit Philippines
Business in PH: The winners and losers in 2015
With big ticket events like the visit of Pope Francis and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit there were business sectors that gained and lost in 2015

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

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

'Introducing Papa Jesus through Pope Francis'
A young family camps out along Roxas Boulevard and Quirino Avenue so that their young son may learn about Jesus through Pope Francis

‘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

Pope Francis felt ‘deep, intense love’ of Filipinos
Before he boards the papal plane back to Rome Pope Francis tells President Benigno Aquino III that he experienced the overwhelming love of Filipinos throughout his 5 day visit

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

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

'Pope in a Raincoat' defines this papal visit
The Pope in a Raincoat defines Francis trip to the Philippines – a pope coming to join his people in suffering

Network disruptions to continue as Pope concludes PH visit
UPDATED Smart advises subscribers that the government might order them again to temporarily suspend services as Pope Francis winds down his visit Sunday and Monday

Papal visit a gift to PH, business community says
The business community says potential losses over the holidays are nothing compared to the grace and blessings that Pope Francis brings to the country

Papal visit: Netizens react to disrupted telco services
Netizens say it would have helped if disruptions were communicated to them earlier

No network service? It's for Pope's safety, say telcos
UPDATED Telco operators disrupt mobile services in Metro Manila following a government order

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

Terror scenarios in Pope visit
Authorities identify at least 7 threat groups during Pope Francis visit to the Philippines

Past popes and Philippine presidents
Past popes have commented on state affairs in previous visits to the Philippines Will Pope Francis known for his blunt frankness do the same?

Tropical depression to enter PAR Wednesday or Thursday
Once it enters the Philippines as a storm the weather system will be named Amang

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

Jeepney-style popemobile for Pope Francis' PH visit
Pope Francis prefers simple vehicles over luxurious models as the Philippine faithful would see when he visits the country

Pope needs to be close to Filipinos – Tagle
The Manila archbishop says security officials should also consider the Pope s role as a pastor and his need to be in touch with the masses

Pope practicing English skills for PH visit
The Argentine pontiff who delivers his speeches mostly in Italian is preparing to deliver his speeches and homilies in the Philippines entirely in English

1,200 Filipino youth to greet Pope in PH visit
The youth are expected to perform a Filipino dance for the pope while two children will offer flowers to the leader of the Roman Catholic Church

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 prefers 'simple' papal visit to PH
Pope Francis prefers that donations be given instead to calamity victims says Fr Anton Pascual papal visit media relations sub committee chair

Pope confirms Philippine trip in January 2015
UPDATED It s the first papal visit to the Philippines after two decades
