Pope Francis to cut short Leyte trip | Inquirer News

Pope Francis to cut short Leyte trip

/ 11:47 AM January 17, 2015

Pope Francis, left, celebrates a mass in Tacloban, Philippines, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015.  AP

Pope Francis, left, celebrates a mass in Tacloban, Philippines, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. AP

MANILA, Philippines–Pope Francis will be leaving Leyte earlier than scheduled.

Philippine National Police-National Capital Region Police Office Regional Director Carmelo Valmoria confirmed in a text message to INQUIRER.net that the Pope will be leaving Leyte at 1 p.m. instead of the scheduled 5 p.m.

Tropical storm “Amang” (international name: Mekkhala) has been affecting provinces in Eastern Philippines. Leyte is under public storm warning signal number 1 due to the weather disturbance. IDL

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Leyte, papal visit, Pope Francis

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.