EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN FILIPINO COMMUNITY’S WAY OF THE CROSS AND MASS FOR 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF POPE FRANCIS

Kuala Lumpur, 09 March 2025 – The Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador Maria Angela Ponce, joined the Filipino Catholic community at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in their observation of the Lenten tradition of recitation of the Way of the Cross.

The recitation was doubly special as it was held in the Filipino language. The occasion brought together the Filipino community in prayer, highlighting the significance of unity and hope during the Lenten season.

Following the recitation, Consul General Roussel Reyes represented the Embassy at a special Mass to commemorate the Twelfth Anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the papacy, and as Bishop of Rome. The Mass was officiated by His Eminence Julian Leow, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur and His Excellency Wojciech Zaluski, Apostolic Nuncio to Malaysia, who also led the congregation in prayer for the Pope’s health. Furthermore, the Papal Nuncio echoed Pope Francis’ recognition of Filipinos as modern-day missionaries due to their presence around the world.

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