Filipino Catholics hope for papal visit from new Pope Leo XIV

Updated Sat, May 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM Published Fri, May 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Filipino Catholics express hopes for the newly proclaimed Pope Leo XIV, with many wishing for a papal visit to the Philippines.

Some Filipinos recalled that the new pontiff had visited the country at the turn of the millennium.

Archbishop Socrates Villegas said the new pope is the faithful's 'answered prayer' and urged unity.

Villegas also praised the new pope's chosen name, linking it to a legacy of social engagement and transformation.

Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Avincula believes Pope Leo XIV will address both spiritual and social issues, stating 'Sa tingin ko ang present na Santo Papa, he does not forget what is happening around.'

Caritas Philippines stated that Pope Leo's moral courage and concern for the vulnerable 'offer renewed hope in this critical moment for humanity and the planet.'

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