Papal Visit
Even outside cathedral’s doors, pope’s words sank into hearts
Tens of thousands of visitors stood outside the basilica Sept. 26 in Philadelphia to watch the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on Jumbotron screens, pondering the words of his homily.
Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia
See a photo gallery of the pope's arrival at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday morning, Sept. 26 to begin his two-day visit here.
Text of pope’s homily at Cathedral Mass
See the full text of the homily of Pope Francis during the Saturday, Sept. 26 Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, and the remarks of Archbishop Charles Chaput at the end of the liturgy.
Pope Francis leads reverent, emotional liturgy in Philadelphia
The pope began his visit to Philadelphia Saturday, Sept. 26 with affirmation for the local church and a challenge especially to lay Catholics, during a morning Mass.
Pope Francis gets a hero’s welcome at seminary
When Pope Francis arrived at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Saturday afternoon, Sept. 26, he met a student body and faculty roiling with excitement, and a special song.
Scenes from the papal Mass at the cathedral
See our photo gallery from the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis Sept. 26 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Top 10 to do’s on eve of papal visit
Here is a short list of things to remember before you come to Philadelphia for the visit of Pope Francis this Saturday and Sunday.
Texts of papal speeches in New York
Read the addresses of Pope Francis, including at St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Ground Zero Memorial, Our Lady Queen of Angels School in Harlem and Madison Square Garden during his visit to New York Sept. 24-25.
Pope brings Gospel of ‘encounter’ to Madison Square Garden
Seeing New York for the first time in his 78 years of life, Pope Francis said he knew Madison Square Garden was an important gathering place for sporting events and concerts. For him, it was transformed into a chapel in the heart of the Big Apple.
Philadelphia Orchestra prepares for ‘glimpse-of-heaven’ moment
Two members of the orchestra, which will perform at the papal events this weekend in Philadelphia, talk about their faith and its link to the music they love.