Pope Francis to Zubiri: Protect the family

Former Senate president Juan Miguel Zubiri has been asked by Pope Francis to “protect the family” during a June 5 visit to the Vatican, amid the absolute divorce bill’s approval by the lower chamber of Congress.

Former Senate president Juan Miguel Zubiri and his family visit Pope Francis during the weekly catechesis and prayers for world peace at the Vatican on June 5. Zubiri is in Europe to take a short break from politics.MANILA, Philippines —

The Philippines, a secular state, is the last country in the world aside from the Vatican that has not legalized divorce. After introducing himself as a pro-life and pro-family legislator from the Philippines, the pope asked Zubiri to “please protect the family.”

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