By MARAH RUIZ

PHOTO BY KRISTINE MANUEL, GMANetwork.com

 

On the Pope's third day in the country, the Startalk hosts join the millions who have both been blessed and humbled by his visit. 

 

What do they have to say about the experience?

 

Joey de Leon shared a funny anecdote involving his wife. 

 

"Welcome sa Pilipinas, Pope! Babatiin ko din 'yung misis ko, si Eileen. Inutusan ko siyang mag-tweet, kasi cute 'yung tweet ko eh. Sabi ko, 'Eileen, i-tweet mo nga kung ano 'yung mga bulaklak na binibigay sa Pope.' Ang punchline dapat ay 'Papal roses.' Ang nai-tweet niya, 'Papal flowers.' Roses for you, Pope."

 

Lolit Solis stayed glued to all the updates on the Pope's visit. 

 

"At least dalawang araw akong naging holy dahil sinundan ko talaga lahat ng schedule ni Pope."

 

Heart Evangelista reflects on the timing of the Pope's visit. 

 

"I wish I could say na meron din akong experience na nakita siya in person, kasi sa TV pa lang naiiyak na 'ko kasi nato-touch ako. But tama nga naman 'yung sinasabi na in God's perfet time. I think this was the perfect time na pumunta siya sa bansa natin, with everything that our country is going through and was going through. Nakakatuwa na pumunta siya at madami siyang na-touch na tao."

 

Ricky Lo hopes we all learn a valuable lesson from Pope Francis

 

"'Yung magandang lesson na sana maiwan ng Pope dito, 'yung humility not just in words, but in deeds—sa gawa hindi lang sa salita."

 

Butch Francisco tips his hat to the journalists who have tirelessly covered the Papal visit. 

 

"I just want to salute the men and women ng GMA News and Public Affairs, kasi mahirap mag-cover. Na-experience ko noon kay Pope John Paul II ang hirap, kaya congratulatuons sa inyo."