Dozens Attend Papal Watch Party At St. Joe's Student Center
Pope Francis' remarks to Congress were broadcast on a big screen at the perch, with everyone inside listening closely.
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Pope Francis' remarks to Congress were broadcast on a big screen at the perch, with everyone inside listening closely.
"He talked in aspirational tones about the realism of the challenges that we face, and the recognition that these are not going to be easy to resolve."
Former Pennsylvania Senator and Presidential candidate Rick Santorum commented on the Papal visit to the US and said he sees Pope Francis embracing issues like climate change to bring people back under the influence of the church.
She's hoping for something special for the many others grieving.
Thousands of journalists from across the nation and around the world are descending on Philadelphia for the Pope's visit.
There will be no collection Friday or Monday. Residents are being asked to hold on to their trash for another week.
"Whether or not anybody who wants to venture out there is actually going to have an opportunity to see Pope Francis, that's unknown."
Speaking to Congress, Pope Francis is calling for an end to the death penalty in the U.S. and across the world.
The dinner will be held at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and dessert is promised to be heavenly.
"We've got to get real creative-- I don't think this is something that we've done before," says Janice Sykes-Ross.
A local store is welcoming Pope Francis in a unique way -- with a custom pretzel.
Lopez, talking with Chris Stigall on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, said the Pope's intention is to bring people back to the faith and to focus on what matters.
The Red Cross has a plan for whatever develops over the next couple days and if you're coming to Center City, they want you to have a plan too, so you and your family can stay safe and just as important -- stay together while navigating the crowds.
Mayors from Baltimore, New Orleans, and Columbia South Carolina joined Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter at La Salle University as they discussed education, policing and medical issues facing their respective cities.
Towns that border the city are spending hundreds of thousands on their own security.
Vendors -- licensed and unlicensed -- are bidding for the business of delegates to the World Meeting of Families.
But even if those temporary and permanent improvements can't handle the smartphone masses at Mass, the Festival of Families, or on Independence Mall, at least you'll be able to juice up at device charging boxes.
Those reports were vehemently denied by the Secret Service then, at least on the Philadelphia side of things. But it now appears there WILL be screening on the New Jersey side of the river.
At the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, what would you do with your moment with the Pope?
On Wednesday, the pontiff met with President Barack Obama, drove through the streets in the popemobile and then celebrated mass.
KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg spoke to the Grammy Award winning singer about her upcoming performance for Pope Francis.
The crowds Saturday and Sunday are expected to be massive. But if you're planning to get anywhere close to the Pope, the Secret Service says pay very close attention to this list.
The City of Philadelphia has announced a new text alert system specifically for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis' visit.
The daughter of a modern-day saint speaks of the courage and the deep faith of a mother who gave her life so she could live.
The city planning for the visit included alternate arrangements for the methadone clinics that are closed.
