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Condolence book signing for Pope Francis opens April 29
The Apostolic Nunciature in Manila will open condolence books for public signing on April 29, allowing the public to express their sympathies following the passing of Pope Francis.
These books will be available for messages from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Apostolic Nunciature along Taft Avenue in Malate, Manila.
Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 at his residence at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
Churches nationwide have been holding Masses and offering prayers to commemorate the beloved Pope.
A funeral Mass for the Pope will be held at St. Peter's Square at 10 a.m. (4 p.m., PH time) on Saturday, led by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, visited the Philippines in January 2015, offering comfort to Super Typhoon Yolanda victims in Tacloban.
He was elected in March 2013 following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
During his 12-year papacy, Pope Francis appointed over half of the Philippines' active Catholic bishops.
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The body of Pope Francis was transferred to St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing and will lie in state until Friday evening.
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