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Papal screening and training under way in Philadelphia and beyond
Before the World Meeting of Families and papal visit can happen, thousands of volunteers must be trained. Volunteers need background chec ...
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Philly colleges closing ahead of Francis’ arrival
Temple University and four other Philadelphia-area colleges are closing ahead of Pope Francis’ arrival in the city next month. ...
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Scott Schroeder’s locally sourced mushroom cheesesteak a hoagie fit for the pope [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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Pope and Congress: Francis is certain to challenge lawmakers
A political pope is sure to seize his opportunity when he addresses a political body. So both Democrats and Republic ...
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Faith: To Believe or Not Believe
Why is there tragedy and evil in the world? How do life events shape what we believe? How do we answer basic questions surrounding belief ...
Air Date: August 10, 2015
Listen 0:52:16Feds: Police, but no screening on Ben Franklin Bridge for papal visit
The Secret Service says pedestrians should expect some kind of law enforcement presence on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge during Pope Franc ...
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Pope to use Lincoln’s Gettysburg lectern in Philadelphia
When Pope Francis speaks outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall in September, he will stand at the same lectern that President Ab ...
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Philly airport workers get customer-service refresher in advance of papal visit
Philadelphia International Airport is gearing up for the late September visit of Pope Francis. Passengers will pack the airport ve ...
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Bailey: Let Uber operate inside the Papal Weekend ‘traffic box’
Should Uber-X get a free pass to drive throughout the city during Pope Francis’ visit next month? Republican mayoral candidate Meli ...
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Taxis, teepees, beer and fresh mussels: Philly restaurants and residents prepare for pope
Countless questions may remain about the logistics of Pope Francis’ visit next month, but the man they call the unofficial mayor of ...
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Public schools in Philly looking for an extra pope day off
When Pope Francis comes to town, it could mean three days off from school for Philadelphia students. Spokesman Fernando Gall ...
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As Voting Rights Act turns 50, call for ‘universal, automatic’ registration system rings out [audio]
Moments after the bell struck 11 a.m. in Independence Hall’s clock tower, a group of elected and civic leaders lauded the 50th anni ...
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Battleship New Jersey offering bunks for papal pilgrims [photos]
The Battleship New Jersey has some bunks available for pilgrims who need a place to lay their head during the papal visit to Philadelphia ...
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Nutter announces bridge, street closures during papal visit [map]
Officials are warning Philadelphia residents that the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and some highways will be closed during the visit of Pope ...
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Most will win SEPTA papal lottery, but riders might not get first choice
Looks like people who want take SEPTA’s regional rail trains into Philadelphia for the papal visit are going to get them. The ...
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