ROME, Italy (The Adobo Chronicles) – Pope Francis’ long flight from Manila to Rome was a great opportunity for journalists to ask the pontiff questions ranging from his impressions of Sri Lanka and the Philippines to the expected Vatican encyclical on climate change to the Pope’s scheduled visit to the U.S. this fall.
The Adobo Chronicles chose to ask the Pope a question that has been nagging many people who have closely watched Francis’ travels abroad.
It is common knowledge by now that Pope Francis prefers to carry his own bag — that Italian leather bag often seen in photos and videos taken of the pontiff, especially during his recent visit to the Philippines.
We asked the Pope what was in his leather bag. He revealed it to us on the condition that we keep it confidential. So we will honor our commitment.
But we’d like to ask our readers: What do you think is in the Pope’s leather bag?
ON BOARD THE PAPAL PLANE TO THE VATICAN (The Adobo Chronicles) – We at The Adobo Chronicles feel truly blessed for having had the opportunity to cover Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines. More than One Million people viewed and followed our exclusive coverage in just the last four days and hundreds of Filipinos and non-Filipinos shared their comments, praised as well as criticized our coverage — all in the spirit of free speech and universal brotherhood and sisterhood. By the way, our coverage was brought to you by … Pepsi.
As we wrap up our coverage, we would like to share our list of top ten accomplisments of the papal visit.
Political corruption took four days off. It’s now back to business as usual.
President NoyNoy Aquino had the last laugh after shaming local church leaders in front of the pope.
Filipino priests and clergy have started to sell their smart phones on eBay after being admonished by Pope Francis to give up worldly possessions.
The Aquinos and Marcoses have finally reconciled, thanks to the yellow raincoat Imelda Marcos wore at the papal mass in Tacloban.
A new movie idol is born – a very good-looking Theologian who sang the responsorial psalm during the papal mass at the Manila Cathedral.
President Aquino, who complained about criticism of his thinning hair by the clergy, received a special gift from Pope Francis — a skullcap to cover his head.
President Aquino quit smoking. He now inhales holy incense instead.
Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles, are back in jail after a 5-day reprieve to impress the pope.
Visitors to The Vatican will now have a new painting to look at, bearing the images of Pope Francis, Vilma Santos, Marian Rivera, DingDong Dantes, Coco Martin, Kris Aquino and Senator Grace Poe. It will be displayed at the Sistine Chapel.
Speaking of Kris Aquino …well, we’d rather not say!
Kris Aquino kissing the Pope’s ring in Malacañang Palace
MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Like a kid in a candy store, presidential sister and TV personality Kris Aquino excitedly posted photos on her Instagram account of her ‘private’ meeting with visiting Pope Francis during the latter’s first stop in Malacañang, the Philippine presidential palace.
It wasn’t really a private meeting as hundreds of other dignitaries and guests with Malacañang connections were there as well, as seen in the photos.
She took the opportunity to show Pope Francis the rosary that she claimed was given by the pontiff to her son Josh during a previous visit to the Vatican.
What Kris didn’t say in her Instagram post was that after she kissed the Pope’s ring and showed him the rosary, Francis said, “And who are you again?”
ROME, Italy (The Adobo Chronicles) – Pope Francis’ long flight from Manila to Rome was a great opportunity for journalists to ask the pontiff questions ranging from his impressions of Sri Lanka and the Philippines to the expected Vatican encyclical on climate change to the Pope’s scheduled visit to the U.S. this fall.
ON BOARD THE PAPAL PLANE TO THE VATICAN (The Adobo Chronicles) – We at The Adobo Chronicles feel truly blessed for having had the opportunity to cover Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines. More than One Million people viewed and followed our exclusive coverage in just the last four days and hundreds of Filipinos and non-Filipinos shared their comments, praised as well as criticized our coverage — all in the spirit of free speech and universal brotherhood and sisterhood. By the way, our coverage was brought to you by … Pepsi.
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