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Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
 

Pope Francis Hall

 
 
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February 15, 2026
1. Pope Francis Hall Marker
Inscription.

The Pope Francis Hall
is a gift from the
Manila Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Foundation, Inc.
to commemorate the visit of Pope Francis
to the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015.

Blessed by
His Eminence Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle,
Archbishop of Manila,
on December 8, 2017,
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
and Opening of the 60th Anniversary
of the Rebuilding and Consecration
of the Post-War Manila Cathedral.

 
Erected 2015 by Manila Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica Foundation, Inc.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkReligion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 2017.
 
Location. 14° 35.504′ N, 120° 58.428′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It can be reached from 132 Beaterio Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 Beaterio Street, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in Southeast Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, in the
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Pacific Ocean, in North Pacific, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Our Lady of Fatima (here, next to this marker); Manila Cathedral-Basilica Carillon Bells (within shouting distance of this marker); Jaime L. Cardinal Sin Ground Belfry (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Jose A. Burgos (within shouting distance of this marker); In Recognition of the Generous Donation by the Japanese People (within shouting distance of this marker); In Grateful Acknowledgment of the Generous Donation by the People of the United States of America (within shouting distance of this marker); In Gratitude for the Generous Financial Support by the People of Spain (within shouting distance of this marker); In Grateful Recognition of the Generous Donations by the People of the Philippines (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
 
Pope Francis Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
February 15, 2026
2. Pope Francis Hall Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2026. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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