Filipinos mourn Pope Francis, ‘grandpa’ to Asia’s biggest Catholic country

The Philippine Church and its people pay homage to Bergoglio. The card. David remembers him as a shepherd among the people: “He chose the dusty streets to the suburbs.” The card. Advincula remembers his 2015 visit as a 'moment of grace'. President Marcos declared national mourning for three days. The movement for Islamo-Christian dialogue Silsilah from Mindanao also expresses its condolences: “Building human brotherhood, as he reminded us.”

Nation prays for ‘Lolo Kiko’

MANILA, Philippines — Millions flocked to churches across the country on Tuesday for services held in memory of Pope Francis, an act of collective mourning in a Catholic nation touched by his propoor ministry, reviving memories of his visit a decade ago when Filipinos reeled from a major calamity. At the Manila Cathedral, muffled sobs

Pope Francis: Philippines remembers 'Lolo Kiko' who braved a typhoon for them

Popes enjoy rockstar status in overwhelmingly Catholic Philippines. And yet, Pope Francis was special.

Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis

The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Manila, Philippines. / Credit: Kagejuni001, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Rome Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 14:37 pm (CNA). Cardinal José Advíncula, OP, and Cardinal Pablo David — two of three cardinal electors appointed by Pope Francis — on Tuesday presided over requiem Masses in the Philippines and praised the late Holy Father for his humble service and love for th…

Filipino Cardinals Preside Over Requiem Masses for Pope Francis Before Heading to Rome

Kagejuni001 The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Manila, Philippines. 'His presence, prayers, and preaching have confirmed us in faith, enlivened our hope, and animated us to charity...'

Filipinos mourn Pope Francis, ‘grandpa’ to Asia’s biggest Catholic country

MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos mourned the death of Pope Francis as they remembered his example of “mercy and compassion” when he visited the Philippines in 2015 and supported bishops critical of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, was fondly called “Lolo Kiko” (Grandpa Kiko) in the country with Asia’s biggest number of Catholics. “Although we grieve like orphans because he was t…