Pope Francis visit in Philippines January 2015 Live Coverage

Pope Francis has begun his visit to Sri Lanka, voicing hopes for “days of friendship, dialogue and solidarity.” The Holy Father was greeted by the newly-elected Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Columbo, and other officials. The ceremony included traditional Sri Lankan songs and dances.

The much awaited event Papal visit in the Philippines this January 2015. Beloved Pope Francis will visit the Philippines from January 15 to 19, 2015. January 15, 16 and 19 2015.

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This event covering the highlights of Pope Francis' Apostolic visit to the Philippines 2015 in Manila, to comfort every Filipinos specially those devastated by the typhoon and the earthquake that hit the Visayas.

The leader of the 1.2 billion-strong Catholic world will visit eastern Leyte province, where Typhoon Haiyan killed thousands and leveled entire villages in November 2013. In addition, the pontiff's focus on poverty, inequality and such social ills has resonated in this poor country of 100 million, where a tenth of the population work abroad to support their families back home.

Pope Francis Schedule:

Jan 15, 2015 (Thursday) – Pope Francis Arrival (Nunciature) Jan 16, 2015 (Friday) – Pope Francis courtesy visit to Malacanang, Mass in Manila Cathedral, and SM Mall of Asia Jan 17, 2015 (Saturday) – Whole day visit in Tacloban City. Visit Yolanda-affected sites. Jan 18, 2015 (Sunday) – Youth mass at University of Santo Tomas (UST), Quirino Granstand Rizal Park Jan 19, 2015 (Monday) – Departure of the Pope