(Pray for the Philippines and Cebu. Always include us in your prayers, especially Cebu.)
– Hilario Davide III, Cebu governor
I would ask him to release an encyclical on disaster risk management. The Church must not be left behind by other progressive organizations that include this in their programs. The Church should include it in theirs.
– Baltazar Tribunalo, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
Papa Francis, pray for us. That we will become a country not of individuals but a country of people serious about building our nation. Pray that God will always be in our hearts and that we will always do things according to his will so that we will not be an embarrassment when we face the Almighty, especially that Cebu is the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines. Please pray for my family. I will also pray for you to continue to be a good shepherd for all of us. Viva Pit Señor!
– Michael Rama, Cebu City mayor
I would simply say, ‘Thank you, Pope Francis’ for all that he is to us.
– Margot Osmeña, Cebu City Councilor
He should come back and visit Cebu because the image of the Sto. Niño lies here, Cebuanos are extremely religious and Cebuanos just love the pope.
– Fred Escalona, PhilExport Cebu executive director
Papa Francis, I hope you can visit north Cebu to be an inspiration for all of us Yolanda survivors. Coming here would tell us that no matter what happens, joyful or sad, God never abandons his people. We will always be his children.
– Jonathan Rosette, 36, Medellin town
I would thank him for bringing renewed enlightenment and humility to the church. There are four million reasons why he should visit Cebu but ultimately, I accept his decision. I am sure many other places in the Philippines have asked him to visit as well but he can’t visit every single place.
– Gordon Alan Joseph, Cebu Business Club president
I would share with him how religious Cebuanos are that even in the darkest part of our lives we were able to smile and stand up again, raising our own Sto.Niño as the source of strength of the people.
– Joyce Villegas, housewife from Badian, Cebu
Í would whisper to Pope Francis a confession of my sins, thank him for his visit, and request him to teach us more about the “intangible” Christ by joining the International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu City in January 2016.
– Margarita, a church worker
My special concern would be to ask for a powerful prayer for all people affected by the 2013 earthquake and typhoon Yolanda. To encourage everyone to pray and to bless and heal those who are sick and to protect our country. I would also ask for safety, good health and peace for our family.
– Creslito Nieves, Sales & Marketing Executive of Hotel Asia
I would bring up my concerns about global terrorism, especially the actions of ISIS and al-Qaeda. Also the freedom of speech that is always threatened by these terrorists and teenagers being recruited by ISIS. I’d like to ask the Pope what we could do to pacify these matters. What is the church doing to stop this madness?
– Nikkah Lubanga, Tuburan, Cebu
Dapat mu-ari siya Cebu, ngano sa Leyte ra man? Ganahan ko mu-ari siya sa Cebu para natong tanan, kung naa man koy pangayoon niya mao na ang pagpanalipod para apil na tang tanan.
– Crisaliza Gonzales, banana cue vendor
Out of curiosity, I would like to ask him if, as a child, he ever dreamed of being a pope. And is he blissful about what he has become?
– Patrick Apurado, pastry chef
Papa Francis, we Cebuanos are indeed a strong people. Despite typhoon Yolanda and the earthquake, we move on and live life full of hope because we believe that everything that happened has a purpose. We just want you to bless the Cebuanos and help keep us safe and strong, to give us good health and guide us to move forward.
– Mary Joy Tabal, 25 , multi-titled runner, National Milo Marathon
I would ask his blessings for my papa and everyone in my family.
– Jocelyn Letim, BPO employee
Ganahan ko moari si Pope Francis para malipay ang tanan tao.
– Kyle,13 years old
He should visit northern Cebu, especially Bantayan island. Makatabang pag-inspire sa katawhan to go on living.
– Emie Gabito of Madridejos, Bantayan island. His house was destroyed during typhoon Yolanda
Sa karong panahuna, mag kinahanglan jud ta ug God’s perfect representative para ma enlighten ug balik ang faith sa mga people. It seems God is not the center of our lives anymore.
– Pearly Sta. Teresita, 23, whose house in Kawit, Medellin was damaged by Yolanda
Three reasons he should visit Cebu: 1.) To strengthen our faith 2.) To bring spiritual enrichment and unity to church leaders and members, and 3.) To reach out to those who are lost
– Prudencio Gesta, Cebu Bankers Club director
Murag lisud gyud kaayo ang panarbaho mao nga sultihan nako siya nga unta tabangan ang Pilipinas nga dunay mga kahigayunan sa pagpanarbaho, (It’s so difficult to find work. I would ask him to help the Philippines provide more job opportunities)
– Jason Daligdig, Muslim community leader in barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City