Pope Francis to Mark 500 Years of PH Christianity with Mass

Pope Francis (Source: CNA)

Pope Francis (Source: CNA)

Pope Francis will offer Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 14 to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines (See Catholic News Agency for story).

Pope's PH Visit--Masses in Latin, Speeches in English

Pope Francis (Photo by Tânia Rêgo/ABr, Creative Commons License)

Pope Francis (Photo by Tânia Rêgo/ABr, Creative Commons License)

Pope Francis will celebrate Masses in Latin but will speak English when he addresses Filipinos during his five-day visit to the Philippines in January next year, reports Inquirer.net.