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LOVE sculpture goes bilingual for pope [photos]
Pope Francis is reportedly not comfortable speaking English — at his major public appearances this weekend in Philadelphia he will spea ...
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Immigration march puts Montco woman in front of Congress before papal visit
Pilar Molina still tears up when she remembers how earnestly she prayed for her husband, Israel Resendiz, not to be deported. R ...
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Fired Catholic school teacher invited to White House reception for pope
The Waldron Mercy teacher fired earlier this year after news of her same-sex marriage became more widely know has scored a ticket to Pope ...
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Favorite fish dish at Han Dynasty a perfect match for Pope Francis [video]
What would you cook up if you had the chance to serve dinner to Pope Francis? We asked some of the city’s top chefs to weigh in. He ...
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Philly’s World Meeting costs of $12 million to be repaid by event organizers
As the World Meeting of Families official commences in Philadelphia, the city estimates it will spend about $12 million for hosting ...
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City, Aramark, other vendors at odds over ‘Francis Festival’ sales
By now, you’ve probably heard that Pope Francis will be in Philadelphia this weekend and that, during his visit, traffic restrictio ...
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World Meeting of Families officially launches in Philadelphia
The World Meeting of Families is officially under way in Philadelphia. And a record turnout for the triennial international event i ...
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ListenWorld Meeting to pay Philadelphia $12M to cover pope costs
A contract shows the World Meeting of Families will reimburse Philadelphia for the $12 million it’s spending on preparations for Po ...
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The wounds of clergy sex abuse remain unhealed, but truth may yet see light of day
Arthur Baselice Jr.’s grief has pushed him into a self-imposed exile. Almost 10 years after his son died from a drug overdos ...
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Patsy shares some important lessons in papal etiquette [video]
The pope visit is nigh. Are you ready? Our favorite South Philly Catholic, Patsy of Shunk Street, has tips and advice for Philadelphians ...
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Montco teacher fired over same-sex marriage invited to White House to welcome Francis
A Roman Catholic teacher fired over her same-sex marriage says she has been invited to the White House to help welcome Pope Francis. ...
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Leaders dedicate new low-income housing development to Pope Francis
A 94-unit low-income housing development is nearing completion in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, and with that, leaders are ...
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Camden papal parking passes available
Officials in Camden are reminding people that they will need to buy passes to park in the c ...
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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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