AN official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) believes that the mere presence of Pope Francis in the country will help encourage young Filipinos to enter the priesthood.

Sr. Mary Anthony Basa, CBCP’s executive secretary of the Episcopal Commission on Culture, on Monday said the visit of Francis to the Philippines in January next year will be a “grace moment” for Filipinos.

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