Francis sparks social media frenzy

Millions of Filipinos will endure crushing crowds, security threats and stormy weather to get close to Pope Francis, but many others feel they have a better way—via social media.

The pontiff may be 78 but he is one of the world’s most cyber-savvy leaders, and he has ignited a social media frenzy in the majority Catholic Philippines ahead of his visit to the country where the Roman Catholic faithful are a majority.