World Meeting of Families 2015
Cardinal Peter Turkson to speak here on environment
Tapped by Pope Francis to draft his recent encyclical on care for creation, the Ghanaian cardinal's speech at the World Meeting of Families is one of 15 talks in Sept. 23 afternoon session.
Families in the city face unique hurdles to holiness
In one of 14 talks during the Wednesday morning session of the World Meeting of Families, Baptist pastor Rev. Terrence Griffith will speak about urban family issues.
Let the children come to their own track of the World Meeting
The youth congress for kids and teenagers plans dozens of hands-on, educational and fun activities while parents attend the adult congress, Sept. 22-25.
At families’ congress, Father Barron will explain God’s plan for creation
In a Q&A sit-down with CatholicPhilly.com, the most popular Catholic speaker today explains his ministry, his coming keynote talk at the World Meeting of Families and his favorite Chicago baseball team.
Catholic world’s most-sought speakers lined up for World Meeting
In a word, the list of some 130 speakers at the Sept. 22-25 World Meeting of Families is: Awesome. Registrations for the adult and youth sessions are exceeding expectations.
Coming to Philadelphia from abroad, with a little help
People from 135 countries are participating in the World Meeting of Families, and many need visas. A special committee is helping, along with local ethnic groups.
Mobile app helps volunteers stay sharp for World Meeting
The expected 10,000 volunteers for the World Meeting of Families and papal visit will train for their roles by using a new interactive app.
Two Catholic high school bands will perform for Pope Francis
The Cardinal O'Hara and Bishop Shanahan bands will play music as the pope arrives in Philadelphia on Sept. 26 and when he departs the following night.
Across the Aisles: Warming up with the Papal Choir
Some of the 500 members of the choir that will sing during the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis Sept. 27 in Philadelphia rehearsed for the first time at the cathedral.
Pope Francis to use Abe Lincoln’s lectern in Philadelphia
The simple walnut stand used by President Lincoln in 1863 to deliver the Gettysburg Address will be used by the pope for his speech at Independence Hall in the city Sept. 26.