Some 200 priests from outside the Philippines will be given the chance to concelebrate the Mass with Pope Francis in Manila on January 18.
Fr Rufino Sescon Jr, head of the steering committee for the papal visit, said the 200 slots will be given to priests from dioceses outside the Philippines.
Priests in the Philippines only need to coordinate with their respective dioceses to be able to concelebrate with the pope during the Mass in Luneta Park.
"This is a grace-filled occasion in our priestly life and ministry to break bread with our Holy Father," Sescon said.
"May this experience inspire us further to become merciful and compassionate shepherds. May we become priests rich in mercy and compassion," he added.
The Philippine government, meanwhile, has already started organizing medical teams for the pope's visit next month.
The Health Department said at least 25 medical teams composed of a minimum of four doctors, nurses, and ambulance personnel will be on standby in Manila and the province of Leyte.
Fr Rufino Sescon Jr, head of the steering committee for the papal visit, said the 200 slots will be given to priests from dioceses outside the Philippines.
Priests in the Philippines only need to coordinate with their respective dioceses to be able to concelebrate with the pope during the Mass in Luneta Park.
"This is a grace-filled occasion in our priestly life and ministry to break bread with our Holy Father," Sescon said.
"May this experience inspire us further to become merciful and compassionate shepherds. May we become priests rich in mercy and compassion," he added.
The Philippine government, meanwhile, has already started organizing medical teams for the pope's visit next month.
The Health Department said at least 25 medical teams composed of a minimum of four doctors, nurses, and ambulance personnel will be on standby in Manila and the province of Leyte.
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