Filipino Catholics mourn Pope Francis' death

The Philippine Church is paying tribute to the late Pope Francis through special Masses and prayers, following an instruction from the head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

- By J EL SANTOS

"Let us please offer Masses in our communities for the eternal repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis," Kalookan bishop and CBCP president Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" Cardinal David said in a social media post.

He instructed priests nationwide to include an intention for the Pope in the Prayer of the Faithful and to use Easter prayers and readings during the octave.

Also, Cardinal David gave specific guidance on modifying the Eucharistic Prayer to honor the late pontiff: