"As we bid farewell to our cherished Pope Francis, let us reflect on how each of us can personally contribute to improving the lives of our fellow Filipinos. Each of us has a role to play. Each of us has the opportunity to make a difference. Each of us can be that agent of change." READ FULL SPEECH HERE: http://www.bamaquino.com/accepting-pope-francis-challenge/

1. Accepting
Pope Francis’
Challenge
Senator Bam Aquino
January 26, 2015

2. Photo: Malacanang Photo

3. Antolin Adlawan
36-day pilgrimage
Photo: Chona Yu, Radyo Inquirer

4. Photo: GMA Network
News

5. Photo: Malacanang Photo

6. A Life of Simplicity
Photo: The Huffington Post

7. St. Francis of
Assisi
Photo: Jose de Ribera

8. “Accumulating goods only
burdens and inexorably
slows down the journey.”
— Pope Francis

9. A Heart of
Inclusiveness
Photo: NBC News

10. “…women have much to tell
us in today’s society.”
Photo: CTV News
— Pope Francis

11. A Renewed Vigor
to Ensure the Dignity of the
Poor
Photo: Wall Street Journal

12. “…to go where there is the greatest
need.”
Photo: Erin Alfuera

13. Photo: Gawad Kalinga

14. Photo: Pinoy Weekly Website Photo: Vigattin Tourism Website

15. Photo: Gawad Kalinga

16. Accepting
Pope Francis’
Challenge
Senator Bam Aquino
January 26, 2015