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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 ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
ListenPatsy 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 ...
10 years ago
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. ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
Camden papal parking passes available
Officials in Camden are reminding people that they will need to buy passes to park in the c ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
ListenPhilly 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 ...
10 years ago
Listen15 questions for behemoth U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman
It’s been one week since John Fetterman, the ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
ListenOwner 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’ ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
ListenPhilly 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 ...
10 years ago
ListenLast 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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