MANILA, Philippines - Bannered by GMA News pillars Mel Tiangco, Mike Enriquez, Vicky Morales, Arnold Clavio, Howie Severino and Jessica Soho, together with the full roster of GMA News and Public Affairs, Ang People’s Pope sa Pilipinas airs on GMA 7 and on GMA News TV until Jan. 19.
The special coverage started with the arrival of Pope Francis yesterday, followed by the Pope’s state visit to Malacañang Palace today, a Eucharistic celebration at the Manila Cathedral by noon, and a special meeting with families at the Mall of Asia Arena in the afternoon.
Tomorrow, the special coverage intensifies as Pope Francis goes to Leyte to meet the survivors of Supertyphoon Yolanda and the Bohol earthquake, bless the newly-built Pope Francis Complex Center for the Poor and visit to the Palo Cathedral before he flies back to Manila.
On Sunday, Ang People’s Pope sa Pilipinas continues its blow-by-blow account of the historic visit as Pope Francis heads a youth gathering at the University of Santo Tomas, and leads the most awaited Mass celebration at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta.
On Jan. 19, Ang People’s Pope sa Pilipinas joins the country as it bids farewell to the Pope.