The Philippine Embassy Team and the Filipino Communities in New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands and Tonga join the Philippine Government and the Filipino People in warmly and enthusiastically welcoming HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS to our beloved country and praying for the resounding success of the Papal Visit on 15-19 January 2015.

May Pope Francis’ visiting message of “Mercy and Compassion” and his endearing humility, sincerity, service and love for the poor embodying the teachings, words and deeds of our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, be rooted in our hearts and lives.