2 Pope canonizations covered live by TV5

MANILA, Philippines - In solidarity with the Filipino people and the rest of the Catholic faithful, TV5 defers from its usual Sunday programming to give up-to-latest news on the canonization of Blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II straight from the Vatican.

The Canonization: John XXIII and John Paul II will be aired live from 4 to 6 p.m. on TV5 and from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Aksyon TV, before returning to usual programming by 7:30 p.m. New5’s veteran news anchor Erwin Tulfo will report live from the Vatican, while Cheri Mercado and Paolo Bediones man the studio from News5’s headquarters in Reliance.

The ceremony to sainthood of Blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be celebrated by Pope Francis today, and the Filipino people will again be part of the momentous event through TV5’s live coverage.