Francis’ tweet endears Pope further to awestruck Filipinos

The official Twitter account of the pope, @Pontifex (https://twitter.com/Pontifex), recently released a Tweet about how the Philippines was proof of the church’s youth and vitality. What’s special about this Tweet, is that it’s in Filipino.

 

Ang Pilipinas ay patunay ng kabataan at kasiglahan ng Simbahan.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 16, 2015
 

 

Filipino netizens were touched by the gesture and quickly shared their heartfelt thanks, not only for the Tweet, but also for Pope Francis’ visit to the country.

 

We are so blessed that Pope Francis @Pontifex used Filipino language in one of his tweets.

— Joe (@joejoejoemanz) January 16, 2015
 

 

@Pontifex MAHAL NA MAHAL KA NAMIN LOLO KIKO

— ninabelle x (@calumstulidxck) January 16, 2015
 

 

“@Pontifex: Ang Pilipinas ay patunay ng kabataan at kasiglahan ng Simbahan.”????????OMG POPE

— JacKiko ?? (@xxchrxstxnexx) January 16, 2015
 

 

 

@Pontifex thank you for being a symbol of restoring faith for many Filipinos. Your presence here in the country means a lot.

— Mah Cruz (@amiamariah) January 16, 2015