Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm Saturday to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. More here: Pope Francis braves storm to comfort typhoon victims in Philipines
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Cebu celebrates Sinulog Festival
Despite the threat of Tropical Storm Amang (Mekkhala) and the ongoing papal visit in Manila, millions of people are in Cebu City to celebrate the Sinulog festival, one of the Philippines' largest religious festivals and biggest tourist draws. On Saturday, January 17, an estimated 1.8 million devotees of the Santo ... More here: Cebu celebrates Sinulog Festival
Philippine crowd building for papal Mass
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. More here: Philippine crowd building for papal Mass
Crowds gather in Philippines for papal Mass
Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. He was so emotionally undone by their loss that he barely found the words to offer solace, and then had to cut the trip short because of the dangerous weather that also threatened his culminating Mass on Sunday. More here: Crowds gather in Philippines for papal Mass
Pope braves approaching storm to comfort typhoon victims
TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm Saturday to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. He was so emotionall More here: Pope braves approaching storm to comfort typhoon victims
Message of ‘mercy and compassion’ felt by immigrant Filipinos
Thousands of Filipinos living outside the Philippines are feeling the excitement and exhilaration of Pope Francis’ visiting the homeland. Several balikbayan flew back to the Philippines in time for the Pope’s visit to the country to witness his arrival and join in prayers with him. More here: Message of ‘mercy and compassion’ felt by immigrant Filipinos
Pope braves approaching storm to comfort typhoon victims
Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm Saturday to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. He was so emotionally undone by their loss that he barely found the words to offer solace, and then had to cut the trip short because of the dangerous weather. More here: Pope braves approaching storm to comfort typhoon victims
Top Asian News at 4:00 p.m. GMT
TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm Saturday to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. He was so emotionally undone by their loss that he barely found the words to offer solace, and then had to cut the trip short because of the dangerous weather. Before he left the storm-wracked city of Tacloban, though ... More here: Top Asian News at 4:00 p.m. GMT
Pope Francis comforts Philippine typhoon survivors, then cuts short visit due to storm
Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm Saturday to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. More here: Pope Francis comforts Philippine typhoon survivors, then cuts short visit due to storm
Pope braves approaching storm to comfort typhoon victims
TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — Pope Francis braved an approaching tropical storm Saturday to travel to the far eastern Philippines to comfort survivors of the deadly Typhoon Haiyan. He was so emotionally undone by their loss that he barely found the words to offer solace, and then had to cut the trip short because of the dangerous weather. More here: Pope braves approaching storm to comfort typhoon victims
Filipino Americans Inspired by Pope's Asia Tour
For those unable to travel from the U.S., social media has been a godsend for staying connected to Pope Francis in the Philippines, they say. More here: Filipino Americans Inspired by Pope's Asia Tour
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