The government joins the Filipino people in welcoming the Vatican announcement confirming the Holy Father Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to the Philippine on 15 - 19 January 2015.
The following is the Official Statement of Presidential Communications Operations Office Sec. Sonny Coloma on behalf of Pres. Aquino:
“The government joins the Filipino people in welcoming the
Vatican’s announcement confirming that His Holiness Pope Francis will make an
Apostolic Visit to the Philippines on 15-19 January 2015.
“Pope Francis’ visit marks the 20th anniversary
of the celebration of World Youth Day in Manila that was presided over by now
St. John Paul II. Filipinos will most
certainly accord to Pope Francis the warmth of their hospitality and manifest
the fervor of their faith as they welcome the first Pontiff from South America.
“President Aquino is calling on all concerned government
offices and the citizenry to work closely with the papal visit committee in
ensuring the success of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit. He has designated
Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. as the government’s lead point person
for this visit.”
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