Looking For A Stuffed Pope Francis Doll? World Meeting Of Families Launches Official Gift Shop
The site features more than 200 items, including the plush Pope doll and a Pope Francis bobblehead.
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The site features more than 200 items, including the plush Pope doll and a Pope Francis bobblehead.
With Independence Hall as a backdrop, the pontiff is expected to reach out to the anticipated 30,000-50,000 spectators to talk about immigration issues.
The Pennsylvania Prison Society serves as an advocacy group for those incarcerated, working to make sure prisoners are humanely treated and given adequate resources.
The Vatican has just released the schedule of events for the visit of Pope Francis to the United States.
It's called "Mary: Undoer of Knots Grotto," and will be on display outside the Basilica during Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia.
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced its Latino Papal Fund, to raise money for the Philadelphia visit of the first Hispanic pope in the history of the Catholic Church.
The GOP budget would include $5 million dollars for security and other issues related to the Pope's visit.
Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro says the visit from Pope Francis transcends religion.
Philadelphia archbishop Charles Chaput reports over $30 million has been raised of the $45 million needed to pay for the World Meeting of Familes and papal visit planned for Philadelphia in September.
At the Vatican, a delegation of Philadelphia leaders was greeted by Pope Francis himself
City officials are warning people they'll have to walk long distances and stand outside in the elements for hours.
Philadelphia's delegation to Vatican City met with Pope Francis this morning during his weekly Papal audience.
The US Secret Service, working with the Department of Homeland Security and local authorities, is in charge.
Organizers of the World Meeting of Families say they're excited to have an international lineup.
They're announcing the creation of a fund to be used for anti-poverty efforts and a letter-writing campaign to get more federal action on the issue.
About one hundred thousand people are expected to ride the Speedline each day when the Pope is here, that's about triple the usual ridership.
Mayor Michael Nutter and other delegates are off on another trip to Rome to discuss logistics for the World Meeting of Families.
William Madges, a theology professor at St. Joseph's University, says it's no accident that the pope cited the political dimensions of the debate.
The PATCO plan for the pope has express trains running from only four stations: Lindenwold, Woodcrest, Ferry Avenue, and Broadway.
No decisions have been made yet, but one of the options authorities are considering is keeping cars and trucks off of the Bridge.
"Be prepared to walk" was the message from Mayor Nutter and other officials who spelled out transportation plans for the World Meeting of Families in September.
On the north apron of City Hall, fencing has been installed to prevent pedestrians from getting close to what is about to become a major work zone.
If your church is planning a trip to Philadelphia for the pope's visit this fall, you'll need register if you want a parking place.
Beach season has just begun, but Pope Francis' visit to the region September 26th and 27th already has some towns thinking about the fall.
The exhibit, called "Vatican Splendors," will be on display at the Franklin Institute starting September 19th.
