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Pilgrims make sacrifices to be in Philly for World Meeting of Families
“Even in spite of the fact that people are physically tired, [and] they’re hurting, they still want to be here.” ...
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ListenPa. suburbs travel refresher for the papal weekend
Is this a papal visit or a national disaster? With roads closed and National Guard on hand, the Delaware Valley is bracing travel snafus ...
10 years ago
In Philadelphia, Madonna gives ‘Popey-wopey’ her blessing
A woman with plenty of experience tangling with the Vatican has given Pope Francis her endorsement during his first U.S. visit. At ...
10 years ago
A live blog account of Pope Francis’ visit to the Philadelphia
Tune in here for full, live coverage of Pope Francis in Philadelphia. From wheels down to take-off, we’ve got you covered. & ...
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Papal coin struck as Philly thank you to first responders
First responders will receive a little token of appreciation from the city of Philadelphia for their work this weekend to protect the mil ...
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ListenSecurity crackdown under way in Philadelphia
Security is starting to tighten up in Philadelphia for the papal visit. Metal detectors are now screening anyone who wants t ...
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ListenKenney, Margie Winters to attend LGBT family picnic on papal-visit Saturday
On Saturday, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in the morning, speak in front of Independence ...
10 years ago
In 12-hour shifts, Philly police will be out in force throughout city
Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey wants to reassure Philadelphia residents that order will be maintained over the papal weekend, despite ...
10 years ago
Marginalized faithful strive for inclusion in church
Among the thousands of pilgrims flowing into Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and the papal visit are 14 families. E ...
10 years ago
ListenPhilly sticks to estimate of 1 million visitors Sunday as demand for rail passes ebbs
Estimates are, of course, just that – estimates. Still, even a quick survey of weekend transportation options shows that fewer people m ...
10 years ago
Catholic families find comfort, community in world meeting
Walking the halls of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, you can clearly spot them among the priests in their collars and nuns in their h ...
10 years ago
With pope prep clogging roads, some commuters turn to SEPTA
While the pope’s upcoming visit has brought considerable excitement to the region, it’s also created quite a few headaches fo ...
10 years ago
For Pope Francis, Jose Garces makes a paella to bring people together
As we close out Feeding Francis, it only makes sense to finish up the series by talking to Philadelphia’s premier Latin American ch ...
10 years ago
Victims’ groups not happy with Pope Francis’ remarks on clergy abuse
Those hoping that Pope Francis will use his American stage to make a strong statement on the clergy sex abuse scandal have been thus far ...
10 years ago
In final days before pope arrives, Philly examines its conscientiousness
Final preparations are under way for Sunday’s papal Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, expected to be the high point of the wee ...
10 years ago