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Business News/ Photos / Pope Francis draws record crowds in Philippines

Pope Francis draws record crowds in Philippines

Pope Francis drew a crowd of six million people, the largest ever at a papal mass, when he visited Philippines, on his week-long tour of Asia. He called for unity in Sri Lanka after a civil war and asked Filipinos to be missionaries of the faith.

Pope Francis visited Sri Lanka and Philippines on his week-long trip to Asia, that saw him draw record crowds. The Pope used the occasion to press home his pro-poor message to millions. AP

1/5Pope Francis visited Sri Lanka and Philippines on his week-long trip to Asia, that saw him draw record crowds. The Pope used the occasion to press home his pro-poor message to millions. AP

Pope Francis arrives on a popemobile as millions filled Manila’s main park and surrounding areas for his final Mass in Philippines on Sunday. AP

2/5Pope Francis arrives on a popemobile as millions filled Manila’s main park and surrounding areas for his final Mass in Philippines on Sunday. AP

He drew in a record crowd of 6 million at Rizal Park in Manila, the largest ever at a papal event. Reuters

3/5He drew in a record crowd of 6 million at Rizal Park in Manila, the largest ever at a papal event. Reuters

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos braved bad weather to get a glimpse of the 78-year-old Francis. Reuters

4/5Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos braved bad weather to get a glimpse of the 78-year-old Francis. Reuters

While visiting Sri Lanka, the Pope said there must be “reparation” for the “evil” committed during Sri Lanka’s civil war. AFP

5/5While visiting Sri Lanka, the Pope said there must be “reparation” for the “evil” committed during Sri Lanka’s civil war. AFP

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