By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted July 30, 2025

Archbishop Nelson Pérez and Bishop John McIntyre joined pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Vatican on July 30 for the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, part of the Jubilee of Young People. During the visit, Archbishop Pérez greeted Pope Leo XIV and presented him a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl hat, a lighthearted gesture that drew smiles from the Holy Father. (Photos: Archdiocese of Philadelphia)

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  • Archbishop Nelson Pérez presents a Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl cap to Pope Leo XIV during the General Audience at St. Peter’s Square on July 30, drawing a warm smile from the Holy Father.

  • Archbishop Nelson Pérez stands with pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia during the Jubilee of Young People.

  • Bishop John McIntyre meets Pope Leo XIV during the General Audience at St. Peter’s Square on July 30.

  • Archbishop Nelson Pérez stands with young adult pilgrims.

  • Young adult pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia show their Eagles pride during the Jubilee of Young People at the Vatican, held July 30 in St. Peter’s Square.

  • Bishop John McIntyre, Archbishop Nelson Pérez, and Bishop Robert Brennan of Brooklyn gather during the General Audience at St. Peter’s Square on July 30. Archbishop Pérez and Bishop Brennan were ordained as auxiliary bishops together in 2012 on Long Island.

  • Bishop John McIntyre and Archbishop Nelson Pérez pose for a photo during the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s pilgrimage to the Vatican for the Jubilee of Young People.