The calm before the storm. Traffic is diverted from Roxas Boulevard in Manila in preparation for the Pope's 18 January visit.
It's estimated that about 6 million people came to see Pope Francis today here in Manila (about 12 times more people than at Woodstock). As far as protecting the Pope, during the past couple of days Manila has been under a security lockdown, with Internet and phone services frequently cut, a no-fly zone in effect, land and sea travel restrictions, and about 50,000 police and troops deployed (several thousand of these security personnel were even asked to wear adult diapers so they wouldn't have to leave their post).
Over 86% of the Filipino population is Roman Catholic.
It rained throughout the day in Manila.
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