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Manila Cathedral opens space for Pope Francis
The Manila Cathedral has opened a designated space, the Christ the King Chapel, for devotees to mourn and offer prayers for Pope Francis daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Manila Cathedral Vice Rector Fr. Vicente Gabriel Bautista described the space as an opportunity to commemorate the Pope's impactful life and ministry.
He encouraged devotees to visit their parish churches to give thanks for the late Pope's leadership and teachings.
Bautista acknowledged the shock and sadness felt by many, but also noted the outpouring of gratitude for Pope Francis's message and service.
Millions of Filipino devotees are mourning the Pope's death, especially following his 2015 visit to the Philippines.
The Manila Cathedral rang its church bells on Monday at 6 p.m. to signify the Pope's death.
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged Filipino Catholics to be 'smugglers of faith' in a Mass for the Eternal Repose of his Soul.
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