By Liza Soriano
MANILA – During a visit to the Vatican, former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri was urged by Pope Francis to protect the family.
“Pope Francis asked me to please protect the family, and this is an instruction that I will take to heart,” Zubiri shared.
The Philippines remains the last country in the world not to recognize divorce.
“We prayed for our beloved country and for our leaders to always find discernment and to do what is right, even when it is not popular,” said Zubiri, who has expressed openness to discussion but maintains a strong belief in the sanctity and indissolubility of marriage.
A bill legalizing divorce has recently been approved in the House of Representatives.
During their meeting, Zubiri explained to the Pope that he is a pro-life and pro-family legislator from the Philippines. The Pope responded by asking him to “please protect the family.”
“Lolo Kiko is so special to us Filipinos, and I got the feeling that he holds us in a special place in his heart and prayers as well, as one of the most devoutly Catholic nations in the world,” Zubiri said.
(el Amigo/mnm)
