Pope in Philly
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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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
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Owner 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’
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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
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Philly 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
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Meeting 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
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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
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‘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
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Here’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
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Pope in Philly Entertainment Guide [updated]
Many of Philadelphia’s renowned and historic arts and culture organizations mark the in
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Early Catholics in the city endured persecution, riots
The first Catholics in Philadelphia attended mass in secret led by Jesuit circuit riders who traveled up and down the eastern seaboard.
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The seven sacraments lived out in Philadelphia
In the Catholic faith, a sacrament is a sign instituted by Christ to express his grace. Baptism, communion, confession, confirmation, mar
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In the first language of our heart: Immigrants keeping the Catholic faith alive in Philadelphia
In many ways, St. Thomas Aquinas is a church like any other. Founded over 100 years ago, it was first predominantly Irish, then predomina
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Biden to lead farewell ceremony for Pope Francis in Philadelphia
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will lead the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis in Philadelphia next Sunday, the White Hous
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Chester County’s immigrants look to Pope Francis for hope as they pray for policy reform
Nowhere is Pope Francis’ Latin influence more evident than at Chester County’s St. Rocco parish. The church is the center of
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