World Meeting of Families 2015
SEPTA revises subway plan for papal visit, easing way into city
People coming to the papal events in Philadelphia Sept. 26-27 and relying on the city's transit lines to get there received some good news this week. Also, information on tokens for bus travelers emerged.
In parishes, enthusiasm for papal events is rising
Pastors in the archdiocese report parishioners' interest is picking up steam. Parishes are planning viewing parties for those who can't make it to Philadelphia.
Tickets for major papal events offered today
Up to 20,000 tickets to see Pope Francis at the biggest public events during his two-day visit in Philadelphia will be available Sept. 9. Tickets to the Festival of Families are already gone; tickets for the papal Mass go up at 8 p.m.
That was fast — tickets to Independence Hall address are gone
The 10,000 tickets for seating at the address by Pope Francis on Sept. 26 became available today at 12 noon. By 12:02 p.m., they were all gone, according to the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Musical line-up before papal address includes Philly Pops
People attending the address by Pope Francis at Independence Hall won’t have to sit idly for hours before he arrives. In addition to Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," eight diverse musical acts will entertain.
Tickets for papal address in Philadelphia go up today
The allotment of 10,000 tickets for Pope Francis’ address on immigration and religious liberty on Sept. 26 at Independence Hall will be available today at noon.
Steps taken to ease concerns for papal event attendees
People who initially wanted to come to Philadelphia this month have seen missteps and confusion, but also new information lately. At the end of the day, any inconveniences will likely fade like an autumn sunset.
Pope Francis will lead the parades in Philadelphia
Two papal parades, new logistical details and 30,000 tickets for closer access will allow thousands a better glimpse of the pope in Philadelphia later this month.
Grotto highlights homelessness and Mary as ‘untier of knots’
"The Knotted Grotto" at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul contains 3,000 prayers in the form of knotted ribbons on a lattice-work dome. Much money and more ribbons have been collected to help homeless people.
Francis Festival offers fun, security-free zone in city
The "I'll Be There" campaign invites visitors into a large swath of center city Philadelphia, and encourages businesses and residents to welcome all for the historic September events.