Lyca Gairanod sad she didn’t get to meet Pope Francis

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Still, she says that she feels blessed to have been given the opportunity to sing 'Tell The World Of His Love'
STILL BLESSED. Despite not meeting Pope Francis up close, Lyca Gairanod says she still feels blessed about participating in the Pope's activities. File photo by Inoue Jaena/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – The Voice Kids’ winner Lyca Gairanod said she cried when she was not able to meet Pope Francis during the meeting of families at the Mall of Asia Arena last Friday, January 16. (READ: Voice Kids’ champ Lyca Gairanod to sing for Pope Francis)

In an interview on Kris TV, aired Wednesday, January 21 Lyca said she wanted to meet the Pope up close. 

Umiyak nga po ako kasi hindi ko po siya nalapitan. Malayo po ako kasi malayo po ‘yung upuan namin. Sobrang layo po, doon po kami sa may hulihan,” Lyca said.

(I cried because I was not able to approach him. I was far from his area. We were by the end.)

Although she was not able to approach him, Lyca said she still feels blessed to have performed “Tell The World of His Love” at the event. (WATCH: ‘Tell The World of His Love’ composer performs her song)

Masayang masaya pa rin po ako kahit hindi po ako nakalapit sa kanya. Sa dami po ng mga kumakanta, ako po ‘yung napili na singer para kay Pope Francis. Natutuwa po ako na ma-bless niya po kami ng family ko,” she said.

(I am still very happy even if I was not able to approach him. With so many singers, I was chosen to sing for Pope Francis. I am happy he blessed me and my family.)

Lyca performed during the pre-liturgical service before the Pope’s arrival in MOA. Other stars such as Angeline Quinto, Jed Madela, Jamie Rivera and Darren Espanto performed for the Pope at the University of Sto. Tomas during the encounter with the youth.

Erik Santos performed the Responsorial Psalm during the mass at the Quirino Grandstand, attended by an estimated 6 million people. – Rappler.com

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