A woman in a wheelchair embraces Pope Francis during an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
A sick person holds a photo of Pope Francis after being blessed by the pontiff inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Sick people wait to be blessed by Pope Francis inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis waves as he arrives for a meeting with the poor and prisoners in the cathedral in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis prepares incense as he venerates the statue of Our Lady of Bonaria during Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis poses with young people during an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis kisses a sick man inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis embraces a young woman during an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pope Francis blesses a sick man inside the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Pilgrims cheer before Pope Francis’ arrival for an encounter with youth in Cagliari, Sardinia, Sept. 22. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
Join the CatholicPhilly.com family
CatholicPhilly.com works to strengthen the connections between people, families and communities every day by delivering the news people need to know about the Catholic Church, especially in the Philadelphia region, and the world in which we live.
By your donation in any amount, you and hundreds of other people become part of our mission to inform, form in the Catholic faith and inspire the thousands of readers who visit every month.
Here is how you can help:
- A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods.
- A $50 gift enables us to cover a news event in a local parish, school or Catholic institution.
- A $20 gift lets us obtain solid faith formation resources that can deepen your spirituality and knowledge of the faith.
- A small, automated monthly donation means you can support us continually and easily.
Won't you consider making a gift today?
Please join in the church's vital mission of communications by offering a gift in whatever amount that you can ― a single gift of $40, $50, $100, or more, or a monthly donation. Your gift will strengthen the fabric of our entire Catholic community and sustain CatholicPhilly.com as your trusted news source. Thank you in advance!
Make your donation by credit card here:
Or make your donation by check:
CatholicPhilly.com
222 N. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
PREVIOUS: St. Andrew School welcomes bishop for blessing
NEXT: St. Joseph’s Prep tops rival Roman Catholic in Catholic League play
Share this story