Pope Francis has applauded the Filipino’s resilience amid the calamities that hit the Philippines as he visits Palo and Tacloban City in Leyte island today. Incidentally, tropical storm Amang is also heading towards the general direction of Samar, Leyte’s adjoining province.

Speaking at a welcome ceremony at the Malacañang Palace on Friday morning, the Pope said his visit in the Philippines is intended particularly to express his “closeness to our brothers and sisters” who endured the suffering, loss and devastation caused by typhoon Yolanda.

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