Pope Francis airs trust in govt peace process

Pope Francis, who is leaving the country today, noted the Bangsamoro peace process and commended efforts in peace-making during his first public statement given in Malacañang on Friday.

“In a particular way, I express my trust that the progress made in bringing peace to the south of the country will result in just solutions in accord with the nation’s founding principles and respectful of the inalienable rights of all, including the indigenous peoples and religious minorities,” the pontiff said.