
Pope in Philly
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 ...
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
ListenNPR’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
ListenMeeting 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 ...
10 years ago
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 ...
10 years ago
Listen‘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 ...
10 years ago
ListenHere’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 ...
10 years ago
Pope in Philly Entertainment Guide [updated]
Many of Philadelphia’s renowned and historic arts and culture organizations mark the in ...
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