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September 28, 2015
It was a phenomenal weekend in Philadelphia. After months of hype and preparation, the pope showed up in the city. He visited nuns and prisoners, he kissed babies, he held two masses, and he inspired countless thousands who came out to hear his messages of love and acceptance. The crowds lit up when he passed in his open car, and […]
September 25, 2015
The time is upon us, Philadelphia. The pope arrives tomorrow, and all around Center City and its surrounding areas you are seeing proof that things are different. Travel restrictions have begun to be implemented all throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Visitors and residents alike will now have to cope with closed roads, metal detectors, and limited train service. Getting from […]
September 23, 2015
It’s the Wednesday before the pope’s visit to Philadelphia, and Pope Francis is now officially in the United States. He is visiting Washington D.C. first, and will touch down in New York City on Thursday. Saturday will see him arrive in the City of Brotherly Love. Visitors from all around the world have begun to show up in Philadelphia. A […]
September 23, 2015
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September 22, 2015
As the days until the pope’s visit tick by, the ripples from his imminent presence continue to be felt throughout Philadelphia. This week (September 22 – 24), the Prince Theater will be screening three of Pope Francis’ favorite movies. All three focus on the working class and the power of the human condition, themes which the pontiff has stated that […]
September 21, 2015
It’s finally upon us: the week of the pope’s visit to the United States, and specifically to Philadelphia. With mere days left to go until the pontiff touches down in the City of Brotherly Love, the question on every city official’s mind is, how many people are actually going to turn out to see Pope Francis? Early estimates over the […]
September 18, 2015
When thinking of Philadelphia infrastructure that needs to be readied to accommodate the many visitors coming to town to see the pope, one doesn’t necessarily think first of hospitals. And yet, the hospitals in and around Center City are on high alert with the pontiff’s visit just a week away at this point. The hospitals have to plan to provide […]
September 17, 2015
Are you excited yet about the pope’s imminent arrival in Philadelphia? Mayor Michael Nutter has a message for those who are still stressing out about logistics: don’t worry, be happy. The mayor held a press conference yesterday, with just ten days to go until the pontiff’s arrival. The conference covered several details not previously discussed, as well as serving to […]