Prisoner Advocacy Group Looks Toward Pope's Visit To Philadelphia Prison With Hope
The Pennsylvania Prison Society serves as an advocacy group for those incarcerated, working to make sure prisoners are humanely treated and given adequate resources.
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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.
Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro says the visit from Pope Francis transcends religion.
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.
Organizers of the World Meeting of Families say they're excited to have an international lineup.
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.
No decisions have been made yet, but one of the options authorities are considering is keeping cars and trucks off of the Bridge.
Christopher Hale, Executive Director of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good spoke with Talk Radio 1210 WPHT midday host Dom Giordano about Pope Francis' encyclical on climate change.
St. Joseph's University theology professor William Madges says the pope's approval of a new Vatican tribunal to examine how bishops have responded to clergy abuse cases is significant.
He'll be in Philadelphia for two busy days, September 26 and 27, departing after a large, open-air Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Beach season has just begun, but Pope Francis' visit to the region September 26th and 27th already has some towns thinking about the fall.
Students from Saint Malachy and Saint Veronica Schools traded pencils for paint brushes to color 20 panels measuring five feet by five feet.
The World Meeting of Families has announced that Aramark will be the official retail provider.
Former Pennsylvania senator and presidential hopeful Rick Santorum spoke with Talk Radio 1210 WPHT midday host Dom Giordano about Pope Francis ahead of the Pope's visit to Philadelphia this fall.
With up to 1.5 million people expected to visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and to see Pope Francis this September, organizers are now developing an app for that.
Victim rights groups are seeking an audience with Pope Francis when he comes to Philadelphia this fall for the World Meeting of Families -- and a mother and father who lost their son are leading the effort.
An interactive art exhibit is coming to the grounds of The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul just in time for Pope Francis' visit.
Rich discusses Gov. Chris Christie's expense report, Harry Reid's response to deflate-gate and Texas residents concerned about military training exercises. Rich spoke with Philly Mag's Associate Editor Joel Mathis about the Pope's visit, Former CIA Deputy Director Mike Morell about his new book and Investigative Journalist Seymour Hersh about his latest article exposing the Obama administration.
Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia at the end of September. But he won't be staying in Center City in one of the five-star hotels while he's in town.
Now a veteran international journalist who covers the papacy is enjoying success with his new book, The Francis Miracle, chronicling the impact of the election of Francis.
The Harlem Globetrotters named Pope Francis an honorary member on Wednesday.
Those planning for the pope's two-day visit were stunned to learn recently that many pilgrims from the Southeast Asian nation already have made arrangements to make the trip.
At a budget hearing, airport director Mark Gale said they're in full-scale Pope Prep mode.
