Pope Francis Challenges Area Catholics During Cathedral Basilica Mass
The Pope told a story about a Philadelphia Saint, Katherine Drexel, who said her life was changed when she spoke to Pope Leo about those in need.
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The Pope told a story about a Philadelphia Saint, Katherine Drexel, who said her life was changed when she spoke to Pope Leo about those in need.
Pope Francis' first official act in the city of Philadelphia was to say Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul where he immediately called for the church to place greater value on women.
With so many roads and highways closed, taking the train seemed to be way to get into the city.
While he's not the first Pope to tweet, that was his predecessor Pope Benedict. Pope Francis and his staff have grew his following on Twitter substantially. For example, he now has 5 times the number of followers of President Obama.
Pope Francis will spend the last two of his six days in the U.S. in Philadelphia as the star attraction at the World Meeting of Families, a conference for more than 18,000 people from around the world.
You don't usually find lot of folks out overnight, but with the streets blocked off from cars and the national guard on duty, the area around the Ben Franklin Parkway was especially quiet early on the morning of the pope's visit to Philadelphia.
The Pope's first official act in the city of Philadelphia will be to say mass at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
60 trained voices make up the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale, the chorus for the main performers.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has a roll in the event.
Last Sunday, more than 20 youngsters embarked from Baltimore on the spiritual journey like no other.
A lot of vendors are trying to make an extra buck this weekend by selling Pope-themed paraphernalia
Rich discussed the Pope shutdown, Boehner's resignation, and security for the Pope. He also discussed local stores raising prices during the Pope's visit, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio's feud and a school district banning tag at public schools. Rich spoke with Dr. Mazz at 4pm for Ask the Doctor and Christine Flowers at 5:30pm regarding her latest article, Pope Speaks to Heart.
Economist Chris Butler spoke out against Pope Francis' address on economics, challenging his assertions on the faults of market capitalism.
Chris gets ready for the Pope's visit to Philadelphia. He talked with Chris Butler on Finance Friday about the Pope's economic message at 7:00, Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke on the team's official hiring as Pete Mackanin as Manager at 7:20, and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger to preview the Eagles/Jets matchup at 8:00.
Mary Schwerdtfeger will meet Pope Francis with her 46-year-old son, Denis, who has Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's disease.
Pope Francis arrived in New York Thursday, after a two day trip to Washington.
"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.
The dinner will be held at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and dessert is promised to be heavenly.
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.
Chris reviewed the Pope's address in Washington DC, Donald Trump maintaining his lead in recent polling and the rating battle in late night television. He talked with writer Kathyn Lopez about the Pope's address at 7:20, Phillies Manager Pete Mackanin at 8:00, and author John Thavis about the Pope's trip here this weekend at 8:20.
At the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, what would you do with your moment with the Pope?
Rich discussed Pope Francis progressive conflicts, Joe Biden's views on abortion, Hillary Clinton's ties to birtherism and Donald Trump's appearance with Stephen Colbert. He also discussed the latest with Hillary Clinton's server, iPhone 6 release delay and Pope Francis bobblehead. Rich spoke with Greg Buckley Sr., the Father of Lance Cpl. Greg Buckley Jr., regarding his son's death that was told to ignore sexual abuse of boys by Afghan Allies at 5pm.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell blamed most of the regulations causing trouble for Philadelphia surrounding the visit by Pope Francis to the World Meeting of Families on overzealous demands from the Secret Service.
