Ron Burgundy Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Guiuan (Philippines) (AFP) - Grieving survivors of a monster typhoon in the mainly Catholic Philippines flocked to shattered churches Sunday, listening to soothing sermons and asking questions of God nine days after the storm ripped their communities apart. President Benigno Aquino, who has been criticised over the speed of his government's response, called for understanding of the logistical challenges as he toured some of the worst-hit areas Sunday. About 300 people in Guiuan, the first town to be hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan, attended Sunday mass in the courtyard of the ruined 400-year-old Immaculate Conception church. About 80 percent of the Philippines' 100 million people are Catholic, a legacy of Spanish colonial rule, and their steadfast faith was on display throughout the central islands that were devastated by Haiyan. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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