09 January 2015

Upcoming Papal Visit to the Philippines

"'Mercy and compassion' will be the theme of Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines, where devastation from Typhoon Haiyan is still being felt more than a year later, along with the earthquake that hit the region of Visayas one month earlier.

"The theme of the Jan. 15-19 visit refers to Matthew 9:36, where Jesus, after 'seeing the people, felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.'

"The official website for the papal visit states that the pontiff's message is a challenge 'to imitate Christ, the Good Shepherd, who is Mercy and Compassion.'"

A recent Catholic News Agency report offered an advance look at the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines.

To access the complete Catholic News Agency report, please visit:

Catholic News Agency: Mercy and compassion at heart of papal visit to the Philippines (7 JAN 14)

To access the official website related to this visit, please visit:

Papal Visit to the Philippines 2015 - The Theme: Mercy and Compassion

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