Manila prepares for 2015 Papal Visit

Head contractor supervises workers on the ongoing renovation of the Quirino Grandstand’ on Saturday (Dec. 6, 2014) in preparation for the Papal visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines on Jan.15-19, 2015. (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)

Workers on Saturday start putting up scaffolding in various parts of the Manila Cathedral prior to painting activities lined up for the church in preparation to Pope Francis Apostolic Visit to the Philippines on Jan.15-19, 2015. (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)

Manila Cathedral workers start cleaning and fixing some minor problems of the center water fountain in front of the Cathedral’ on Saturday (Dec. 6, 2014) in preparation to Pope Francis Apostolic visit to the Philippines on Jan. 15-19, 2015. (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)