a glimpse of history -- #PopeFrancisPH

Millions of Filipinos felt jubilant, not minding the long hours under the rain, as they received blessings during the concluding mass led by no other than Pope Francis. The historic event was held last January 18 at the Rizal Park in Manila, Philippines.  Pope Francis was in the country last January 15-19, 2015 "to confirm us in our faith as we face the challenges of witnessing to the Joy of the Gospel in the midst of our trials". The theme of the Apostolic Visit to the Philippines was “Mercy and Compassion”.

Here are some scenes during the Papal visit https://flickr.com/photos/fred_dabu/sets/72157650376855672/ (in Luneta and https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10204336084457121.1073741889.1079790069&type=1&l=95e9484bb4 in Mendiola-Malacanang, Manila) captured with a Pentax PH K-50. It's also the first time I field-tested my camera's weather sealing.

More links about the Pope's visit:

The visit of Pope Francis, bringing hope amid the suffering

http://papalvisit.ph/ 

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