Pope Francis
2,000 Doctors, Nurses and Support Staff Will Be Sleeping at Penn Medicine Hospitals During Pope Visit
A lot of people have wondered what measures local hospitals will be taking to ensure they’re well staffed and stocked during Pope Francis’s visit to […]
#PopeReads: Our Favorite Stories About Pope Francis’ Visit From Around the Internet
Each day during his trip, we’ll bring you some of our favorite stories about Pope Francis’ visit to the United States from other media outlets. […]
Philadelphia’s 50 Best Restaurants and the Pope
It’s almost that time. With Pope Francis on his way, Philadelphia’s preparations have been a bit hectic to say the least. If you’re wondering where […]
Strikes Averted at Philly CBS, NBC Stations?
It appears that two Philadelphia television stations dealing with potential labors stoppages might get through Pope Francis’ visit without strikes. Officials at CBS3 and NBC10 […]
Spotted: Mark Wahlberg Working Out at the Sporting Club at the Bellevue
So you know how Mark Wahlberg is hosting the concert this Saturday for Pope Francis’ Philly visit? Well, it looks like he’s already in town […]
This Family Drove From Argentina in a VW Bus for Pope Francis in Philadelphia
We know a lot of people who lose their mind after more than an hour in the car with their kids, so we have to […]
Pope Week: Wednesday
Welcome to Wednesday of Pope Week: If you see something, say something. Today, Pope Francis meets with President Obama at the White House, and concludes […]
PHOTOS: World Meeting of Families Kicks Off at Convention Center
The World Meeting of Families got official kickoff treatment this afternoon at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with remarks from Mayor Nutter, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Charles J. Chaput and […]
Twitter’s #PopeInPhilly Emoji Is a Complete Travesty
We Philadelphians are used to the Liberty Bell being a shorthand for our city. Though it’s a bell that no one alive has ever heard […]
Philadelphia Beefing Up 911 Service for Pope’s Visit
About a million people are expected to crowd into the city over the weekend for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia. His trip culminates with a […]
Your Pope-Visit Style Is No Match for This Fabulous Couple
The Pope’s holy feet (once again, it should be noted, these feet will not be in fancy Prada loafers) are soon touching down on American soil, and people […]
Expect an Uber Nightmare in Philadelphia for the Pope
If you’ve ever tried to use UberX during bad weather or on a busy weekend night — or, even worse, during bad weather on a busy […]
LOVE Sculpture Defaced With Anti-Pope Graffiti
Just a day before Robert Indiana’s AMOR sculpture was unveiled on the steps of the Art Museum, a graffiti artist took a can of spray […]
How the Pope Will Affect Your Running Plans
Hey guys, did you hear that Pope Francis will be in Philly this week? It’s true. And after months of rumors and plans and logistics, […]
Robert Indiana’s AMOR Sculpture Unveiled on Art Museum Steps
Going with the idea of our city being on a world stage while Pope Francis and the World Meeting of Families are in town this week, […]