Archbishop Du calls for prayers after Pope Francis's death, recalls Leyte visit

Archbishop John Du of the Diocese of Palo in Leyte called for prayers and mourning following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21.

Du noted that Pope Francis's visit to Leyte, which occurred about a year and four months after Super Typhoon Yolannnn (Haiyan), left a lasting impact on the community.

During his brief stay, Pope Francis expressed solidarity with the victims, stating, 'I felt I had to be here,' and emphasizing his commitment to being present for them.

The archbishop emphasized that the pope's presence brought hope and comfort to those affected by the typhoon, and reminded the faithful of the Pope’s message of unity and resilience.

Despite adverse weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Amang, Pope Francis had to shorten his visit to Leyte.