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Special Pope Francis wears a plastic poncho as he waves to well wishers after a mass in Tacloban on Jan. 17, 2015. (AFP) video

In Asia’s Catholic heartland, Filipinos remember ‘compassionate’ Pope who renewed their faith

  • Pontiff visited Philippines in 2015, in aftermath of deadly Super Typhoon Haiyan
  • His Manila mass that drew more than 6 million people was largest papal gathering in history
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Philippines devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact Christ’s crucifixion

Philippines devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact Christ’s crucifixion

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Update Philippine Catholic devotees mass in Manila hoping for a miracle video

Philippine Catholic devotees mass in Manila hoping for a miracle

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Marathon singing, vigils and pre-dawn processions as Filipinos celebrate Holy Week

Marathon singing, vigils and pre-dawn processions as Filipinos celebrate Holy Week

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