The youth from all over the country speak up!
KIANNA LOU MADDUMA VALDEZ, 18 K-12 Student Born Again Christian Puerto Princesa, Palawan
What’s the coolest thing you’ve heard about Pope Francis?
I heard that he's really focused on living a simple life and being an inspiration to others through kindness.
What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the Pope’s name?
That he's a very humble person! He's there for the poor to help them know the word of God.
What would you say to the Pope if you met him?
If I had the chance to meet the Pope, I would ask him to bless me with happiness and good health.
KYLE LOPEZ, 15 Junior High student Catholic Quezon City
Why do you love the Pope?
I love the Pope simply because he’s like one of us. He’s a pope who is so relatable to people, especially the youth, with his love for sports, his sense of humor, and his humility and compassion for everyone.
What makes Pope Francis relevant?
Pope Francis, besides being the Pope, is relevant to me through all the teachings and lessons I have learned from different stories about him.
How do you try to emulate him?
The coolest thing I heard about Pope Francis is that he’s got a Twitter account and he calls people who write to him. I love that he tries to reach out to everyone. As a high school student, I believe I should follow his example.
FIRASH ZHED UTUTALUM, 20 Petroleum Engineering student Muslim Zamboanga City, Zamboanga
What makes Pope Francis relevant?
I think the relevance of the Pope is that he is an inspiration to many people. He has a big impact in their lives that surely made them the people they are now.
This story is from the June 2018 edition of My Pope Philippines.
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