PICS: Pope ends Asia tour, people throng for a glimpse

"I cannot fathom the faith of the simple people," Francis said, according to the archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who acted as the pontiff's chaperone during his five days in the Philippines. Throughout his time in the Philippines -- where a quarter of the population lives on 60 cents a day or less -- the pope spoke out against the forces that entrench poverty.