LIVE: Pope Francis in the Philippines - Day 3

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Pope Francis will fly from Manila to Tacloban City on Saturday to visit survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda, which ravaged the Visayas in 2013.

The Roman Pontiff's first apostolic and state visit in the only predominantly Catholic nation in Asia lasts for five days, bringing with him the message of mercy and compassion.

08:15 Departure by plane from Manila for Tacloban
09:30 Arrival at the airport of Tacloban
10:00 Holy Mass near Tacloban International Airport
12:45 Lunch with some of the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda at the Archbishop’s Residence in Palo
15:00 Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor
15:30 Meeting with priests, women and men religious, seminarians and families of survivors at the Cathedral of Palo
17:00 Departure by plane for Manila
18:15 Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila

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