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Pat Collins Is Not Fazed
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Cost of Papal Visit? Philly Says Taxpayers on Hook for $8M
Mayor Michael Nutter reportedly said Wednesday the city always expected to pay for the cost of the events leading up to and following Pope Francis’ two-day visit to Philadelphia, something the c... -
Formal Dedication of Philadelphia's Pope Francis Mural
The multigenerational portrait, titled “The Sacred Now: Faith and Family in the 21st Century” by lead artist Cesar Viveros, shows the pope with his arm around a youngster and surrounded by...
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‘Practice Inevitably Shapes Belief:' Philadelphia's Archbishop Chaput Worries of Changes in Catholic Families
Philadelphia archbishop warns of ‘anxiety’ at pope’s family summit.
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Pope Visits Vatican's New Homeless Shelter
Pope Francis has paid a visit to the Vatican’s new homeless shelter....Francis slipped out of the Vatican gates Thursday evening to greet the 30 or so men who have taken up residence at the shelter a few blocks from St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican said Friday that Francis spent about 20 minutes with the men and the volunteers who run...... -
Pope Begs Forgiveness for ‘Scandals' Hitting Rome, Vatican
Pope Francis asked forgiveness Wednesday for recent scandals that have rocked Rome and the Vatican, showing again he doesn’t much care about making waves if it’s for the sake of reassuring his flock. Francis didn’t cite examples in his off-the-cuff request for pardon at the start of his general audience and his spokesman declined ... -
Family of Boy Blessed by Pope Receives Nearly $100,000 in Support
The family of a suburban Philadelphia boy with cerebral palsy, famously blessed by Pope Francis upon his arrival to the City of Brotherly Love, has received nearly $100,000 in support through crowdfunding. The Washington Post reports the Keating family, in need of a new van, was urged by relatives to set up a donation page following 10-year-old Mic... -
Fewer Hotel Occupants Papal Weekend, But Revenue up 127 Percent
The results are in: Philadelphia hotels were nearly occupied during the papal weekend, and overall revenue was high despite lower-than-expected occupancy.
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Papal Visit Security: ‘Massive But Successful'
U.S. Security leaders have called the recent papal visit and other visits from world leaders to the United States a success.
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10 Questions: Bobby Hill, the Young Sensation Who Sang for the Pope
Usually at the age of 14 you’re in high school, joining math clubs, or playing sports. Well not for Bobby Hill of the Keystone State Boychoir, this 14 year old high school student has sung for the Pope during his visit to Philadelphia.
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Business Activity Cut by More Than Half During Papal Visit: Philadelphia Controller
A new report all but confirms what restaurants and retailers have been saying: The papal weekend was bad for business.
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Kim Davis, Pope Had Private Meeting in D.C.
Attorneys for Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis said Tuesday that she had a secret meeting with Pope Francis during his historic trip to America — and he supposedly told the defiant county clerk to “stay strong,” NBC News reported. The Vatican on Wednesday confirmed to The New York Times and other media outlets that the meeting took place... -
Papal Visit Impact by the Numbers
We are beginning to learn how Philadelphia was impacted by Pope Francis’ visit including hotel rooms booked, mass transit riders and emergency personnel on duty.
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Retired Firefighter Breaches Security at JFK to ‘Give Pope His Business Card': Complaint
A former New York City firefighter carrying five bullets and marijuana breached security at JFK Airport and drove onto the tarmac in order to give Pope Francis his business card, according to a criminal complaint filed against him.
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One Word: Pope Francis' Visit to Philadelphia
We’ve asked you to describe his historic trip in a single word
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Philadelphia Mayor Nutter: The Media ‘Scared the S*#t Out of People' Ahead of Papal Visit
Philadelphia mayor says media scared people from seeing Pope Francis.