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Francis’ unconventional positions appeal to some, rankle others
Even if you’re not Catholic, odds are you’ve heard a thing or two about Pope Francis. Yes. He’ll be in Philadelp ...
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Philly impounds vehicles left in the papal ‘no parking’ zone
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has started its towing sweep around the city ahead of Pope Francis’ visit; so far, it looks like ...
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15 questions for behemoth U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman
It’s been one week since John Fetterman, the ...
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NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli gives a preview of papal visit [listen]
In the countdown to Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, we decided to reach out to someone who’s been covering his papacy ve ...
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Owner of city’s only Argentinian restaurant would bring the flavors of home to Pope Francis [video]
Pope Francis is known to be a simple man who sticks to simple meals. Still, we thought it would be fun to see what some of the city’ ...
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Delaware represented in Papal Choir [video]
One hundred forty parishes are represented in the 500-member Papal Choir, including some from Delaware and New Jersey. Catholic Di ...
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Philly side hustle will be on full display during papal visit
Nearly a million people are expected to crowd Philadelphia this week to welcome Pope Francis. For the faithful, it’s an oppo ...
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Last week Dr. Dan announced that as of Nov 23 he would no longer be doing a weekly radio show but will transition to six bi- monthly s ...
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Meeting in Philly, group continues push for ordaining women as Catholic priests
Janice Sevre-Duszynska was ordained a priest in 2008. A few months ago, she received a letter from her bishop in Lexington, Kentucky, for ...
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U.S. authorities review security plans for Francis’ Philly visit
Top national security officials were in Philadelphia Friday to review plans for the papal visit next weekend. U.S. Secretary of Ho ...
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Whimsical write-in candidate for mayor takes her case to City Hall [photos]
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‘Vatican Splendors’ offers touchstones of opulence, faith and far-reaching influence [photos]
With all the talk of simplicity surrounding Pope Francis, it could be easy to forget the Vatican’s artistic wealth and gilded exube ...
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Bailey: Kenney ‘uses pawns to attack me because he’s a coward’
One unexpected twist (at least to NinetyNine, which briefly forgot that nothing can be labeled truly unexpected in loca ...
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Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of #popeinphilly changes
By now it’s all a whirlwind. When do I need a special ticket to ride SEPTA again? When do I have to get my car off the street? What ...
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Pope in Philly Entertainment Guide [updated]
Many of Philadelphia’s renowned and historic arts and culture organizations mark the in ...
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