Families, people travelling in groups, volunteers and young people began pouring in trickles along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City as they await the arrival of Pope Francis to the Philippines late Thursday afternoon.

Families with young children, carrying plastic chairs and packed meals, individuals, members of youth groups and volunteers have lined up along the road as early as 7 in the morning to get a spot close to where the pontiff’s motorcade will pass by.

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