The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is preparing for the possible first Philippine visit of Pope Francis, either in January or February in 2015, even if there is no definite schedule and assurance of his visit yet.

A few days after the Vatican confirmed the Pope’s desire to visit the country, CBCP President and Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas noted that they start preparations even before a papal visit is formally announced.

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