Wishlist: Pope Francis visit

What would you ask/give Pope Francis if you had a moment with him?

Drew Arellano

Drew Arellano, TV host

I’m not the church-going type, but I’m sure it would be an amazing experience to meet Pope Francis and just ask what he does on a daily basis or how he feels about certain things. I would try to understand him. He’s a superstar. In the Philippines, his popularity goes beyond religion. More than anything, he unites the Filipino people, just like Manny Pacquiao during his fights. Marinel R. Cruz

Bianca Gonzales

Bianca Gonzales, TV host

I’m a super fan of the Pope. I would give him a hug. I’m sure he’d make a super-cool grandpa! I would ask for a selfie with him, nothing more. I think his visit is huge, given that we have probably the biggest Catholic population in Asia. I hear he’s celebrating Mass here and that would be enough. But I also hear he’s going to have lunch with kids in Tacloban and that, when asked if he’d like VIPs to be invited, he said no. It’s easy for this event to be mixed with politics but he is not letting that happen. Pope Francis, you’re the bomb! Marinel R. Cruz