MONTHS before Pope Francis sets foot on Philippine soil, an official of the Catholic Church appealed to politicians not to use his presence for their political plans in 2016.

Retired Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan Oscar Cruz on Wednesday said the politicians should spare the pontiff from their dirty political tactics just to get the sympathy of the public.

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