Pope Francis in PH: A look back at his 2015 trip to Manila, Leyte

In this handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano), Pope Francis (C) arrives in the Philippines in Manila on January 15, 2015. Pope Francis arrived in the Philippines on January 15 for a five-day trip in the Catholic Church’s passionate and chaotic Asian heartland that is tipped to attract a world-record papal crowd. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

In this handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano), Pope Francis (2L) arrives in the Philippines in Manila on January 15, 2015. Pope Francis arrived in the Philippines on January 15 for a five-day trip in the Catholic Church’s passionate and chaotic Asian heartland that is tipped to attract a world-record papal crowd. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

Pope Francis (2nd R) and President Benigno Aquino (R) attends a welcome ceremony at a military airbase in Manila on January 15, 2015. Pope Francis will immerse himself January 15 in the Catholic Church’s passionate and chaotic Asian heartland as he lands in the Philippines for a five-day trip that is tipped to attract a world-record papal crowd. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)

Pope Francis embraces a cardinal arriving at a military airbase in Manila on January 15, 2015. Pope Francis will immerse himself January 15 in the Catholic Church’s passionate and chaotic Asian heartland as he lands in the Philippines for a five-day trip that is tipped to attract a world-record papal crowd AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)

Pope Francis waves to Filipino Catholics as his motorcade passes by in Manila on January 15, 2015. Pope Francis arrived in the Philippines on January 15 for a five-day trip in the Catholic Church’s passionate and chaotic Asian heartland that is tipped to attract a world-record papal crowd. AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo by NOEL CELIS / AFP)

Pope Francis waves to Filipino Catholics as his motorcade passes by in Manila on January 15, 2015. Pope Francis arrived in the Philippines on January 15 for a five-day trip in the Catholic Church’s passionate and chaotic Asian heartland that is tipped to attract a world-record papal crowd. AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo by NOEL CELIS / AFP)

Pope Francis smiles at the start of his homily during the Holy mass at the Manila cathedral on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis on January 16 demanded leaders in the Philippines end “scandalous social inequalities”, hitting out at corruption in a nation where tens of millions of Catholics endure brutal poverty. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBE (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Catholic priests using their smart phones take photos of Pope Francis (C) as he enters for mass at the Manila cathedral on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis on January 16 demanded leaders in the Philippines end “scandalous social inequalities”, hitting out at corruption in a nation where tens of millions of Catholics endure brutal poverty. AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBE (Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP)

In this picture taken on January 16, 2015, Pope Francis (C) attends a meeting with Filipino families at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Pope Francis will spend an emotional day in the Philippines on January 17 with survivors of a catastrophic super typhoon that claimed thousands of lives, highlighting his concern over climate change. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo by JAY DIRECTO / AFP)

In this picture taken on January 16, 2015, Pope Francis (back L) uses sign language to speak with a couple who are deaf and mute as he attends a meeting with Filipino families at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Pope Francis will spend an emotional day in the Philippines on January 17 with survivors of a catastrophic super typhoon that claimed thousands of lives, highlighting his concern over climate change. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo by JAY DIRECTO / AFP)

A handout picture taken and released on January 16, 2015 by the Osservatore Romano shows Pope Francis meeting families in Manila on January 16, 2015. The pontiff enjoyed a rapturous reception from millions of Filipinos during the first two days of his trip to the Philippines, reinforcing the nation’s status as the Catholic Church’s bastion in Asia. Pope Francis is on a five-day visit to the Philippines. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

A handout picture taken and released on January 16, 2015 by the Osservatore Romano shows Pope Francis (R) and Archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle gesturing during a meeting with families in Manila on January 16, 2015. The pontiff enjoyed a rapturous reception from millions of Filipinos during the first two days of his trip to the Philippines, reinforcing the nation’s status as the Catholic Church’s bastion in Asia. Pope Francis is on a five-day visit to the Philippines. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

This handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis meeting children at an event in Manila on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis on January 16 demanded leaders in the Philippines end “scandalous social inequalities”, hitting out at corruption in a nation where tens of millions of Catholics endure brutal poverty. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

This handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis meeting children at an event in Manila on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis on January 16 demanded leaders in the Philippines end “scandalous social inequalities”, hitting out at corruption in a nation where tens of millions of Catholics endure brutal poverty. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

Philippine President Benigno Aquino (2nd R) stands with Pope Francis (C) during a welcoming ceremony at the presidential Malacanang Palace in Manila on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis is on a five-day visit to the Philippines. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)

This handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis (C) and Philippine President Benigno Aquino (R) at an event in Manila on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis on January 16 demanded leaders in the Philippines end “scandalous social inequalities”, hitting out at corruption in a nation where tens of millions of Catholics endure brutal poverty. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

This handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis (C) speaking at an event in Manila on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis on January 16 demanded leaders in the Philippines end “scandalous social inequalities”, hitting out at corruption in a nation where tens of millions of Catholics endure brutal poverty. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

This handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis (C) and Archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (R) at an event in Manila on January 16, 2015. Pope Francis on January 16 demanded leaders in the Philippines end “scandalous social inequalities”, hitting out at corruption in a nation where tens of millions of Catholics endure brutal poverty. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

Pope Francis (R) wears a plastic poncho as he waves to well wishers after a mass in Tacloban on January 17, 2015. Pope Francis will spend an emotional day in the Philippines on January 17 with survivors of a catastrophic super typhoon that claimed thousands of lives, highlighting his concern over climate change. AFP PHOTO

Wearing a yellow raincoat, Pope Francis waves to the faithful as he arrives in Tacloban, Philippines, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. A rain-drenched but lively crowd wearing yellow and white raincoats welcomed Pope Francis in the typhoon-ravage central Philippine city of Tacloban early Saturday, chanting “Papa Francesco, Viva il Papa!” (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

This handout picture released by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis (R) leading mass during his visit to Tacloban on January 17, 2015. Pope Francis was forced January 17 to flee a fierce storm in the Philippines that killed a papal volunteer, cutting short a mercy mission to weeping survivors of a catastrophic super typhoon. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

POPE FRANCIS VISIT/JAN.17,2015: Pope Francis waves to devotees who attended his mass in Tacloban airport despite the rain brought by typhoon amang.(CDN PHOTO/LITO TECSON)

Pope Francis (C) waves as he arrives for a meeting with youths at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila on January 18, 2015. Pope Francis will celebrate mass with millions in the Philippine capital on January 18 in what could be the world’s biggest papal gathering, capping off a dramatic trip in the Catholic Church’s Asian heartland. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)

Pope Francis (R) waves as he arrives at the University of Santo Tomas during his visit to Manila on January 18, 2015. Pope Francis celebrated mass with millions of singing and cheering Catholics in the Philippine capital on January 18, in one of the world’s biggest outpourings of papal devotion. AFP PHOTO / Jay DIRECTO (Photo by JAY DIRECTO / AFP)

This handout picture taken on January 18, 2015 and released on January 19 by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis (C) at an event at a university in Manila. Pope Francis celebrated mass with millions of singing and cheering Catholics in the Philippine capital on January 18, in one of the world’s biggest outpourings of papal devotion. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

Pope Francis (R) prays in front of a cross during his visit to the University of Santo Tomas in Manila on January 18, 2015. Pope Francis will celebrate mass with millions in the Philippine capital on January 18 in what could be the world’s biggest papal gathering, capping off a dramatic trip in the Catholic Church’s Asian heartland. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

Pope Francis (R) embraces two children, including 12-year-old Glyzelle Palomar (2nd R), during his visit to the University of Santo Tomas in Manila on January 18, 2015. Pope Francis will celebrate mass with millions in the Philippine capital on January 18 in what could be the world’s biggest papal gathering, capping off a dramatic trip in the Catholic Church’s Asian heartland. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

This handout picture taken on January 18, 2015 and released on January 19 by the Vatican press office (Osservatore Romano) shows Pope Francis (C) meeting the faithful at an event at a university in Manila. Pope Francis celebrated mass with millions of singing and cheering Catholics in the Philippine capital on January 18, in one of the world’s biggest outpourings of papal devotion. AFP PHOTO / OSSERVATORE ROMANO

People light candles at the end of a mass celebrated by Pope Francis at a park in Manila on January 18, 2015. Pope Francis celebrated mass with millions of singing and cheering Catholics in the Philippine capital on January 18, in one of the world’s biggest outpourings of papal devotion. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE (Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP)

Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating mass at a park in Manila on January 18, 2015. Pope Francis celebrated mass with millions of singing and cheering Catholics in the Philippine capital on January 18, in one of the world’s biggest outpourings of papal devotion. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Pope Francis greets the crowd after celebrating mass at a park in Manila on January 18, 2015. Pope Francis celebrated mass with millions of singing and cheering Catholics in the Philippine capital on January 18, in one of the world’s biggest outpourings of papal devotion. AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Pope Francis (C) speaks to Philippine President Benigno Aquino (2nd R) as he waves to the crowd during a departure ceremony at Villamor Airbase in Manila on January 19, 2015. Pope Francis flew back to Rome on January 19 after a dramatic week in Asia that saw him draw record crowds and hammer home his pro-poor message to millions. AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo by NOEL CELIS / AFP)

Pope Francis (C) passes Catholic devotees in his “popemobile” on his way to Villamor Airbase in Manila on January 19, 2015. Masses of cheering believers in the Philippines turned out to bid farewell to Pope Francis on January 19, a fitting end to a week in Asia that saw him draw record crowds and campaign relentlessly for the poor. AFP PHOTO (Photo by AFP)

Pope Francis waves to the crowd before he boards his plane during a departure ceremony at Villamor Airbase in Manila on January 19, 2015. Pope Francis flew back to Rome on January 19 after a dramatic week in Asia that saw him draw record crowds and hammer home his pro-poor message to millions. AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo by NOEL CELIS / AFP)