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Pope Francis and the Philippines: How he won over the nation

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Pope Francis held mass in memory of more than 6,000 people who died in Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 .

In Asia 's largest Roman Catholic country, all Popes enjoy rockstar status.

Many have described death of Lolo Kiko , or Grandpa Francis , as leaving them feeling like orphans.

Masses to mourn him have been held across the country.

Philippines has five cardinals who are eligible to vote for - and potentially be elected as - the next Pope.

Luis Antonio Tagle was in Francis ' inner circle and is largely believed to be someone who would further his progressive agenda.

Many are pinning their hopes on Cardinal Tagle , who accompanied Pope Francis on his tour of South East Asia last year .

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