Pope Francis
What’s it Like Being Homeless in Popeadelphia?
I was walking down Broad Street on my way to the National Shrine of St. Rita when two men and a woman stopped me and […]
Pope Francis Speaks Directly to Immigrants — in Spanish — in Independence Hall Speech
Follow Philadelphia magazine’s live coverage of Pope Francis’s historic visit all weekend long. In his first truly public speech in Philadelphia, Pope Francis — speaking […]
Photos: Pope Francis’s Basilica Mass
Follow our live blog of the pope’s visit throughout the weekend. After arriving in Philadelphia Saturday morning, Pope Francis proceeded to the Basilica of Saints […]
WATCH: Adoring Crowds Cheer as Pope Kisses Babies
En route to Independence Mall to deliver his speech on immigration, Pope Francis was kissing babies left and right. Philly mag’s Holly Otterbein caught some […]
Will Pope Francis Meet With Sex Abuse Survivors?
A Vatican spokesman was coy Saturday afternoon when asked if Pope Francis will meet with survivors of clergy sex abuse while in Philadelphia. The Rev. […]
Woman Gets “Miracle” Kidney In Middle of Pope Francis Visit
As Pope Francis continues to make his rounds in Philadelphia, good news of a “miracle” comes from the New Jersey State Police.
Pope in Philly: Our Favorite Instagrams from the PopeRide
Yup, it happened — and seemingly without a hitch. This morning, hundreds of cyclists gathered at 30th Street Station for the PopeRide, a group bike […]
Did You Know: If You’re Catholic, You Can Get an Indulgence During Pope’s Visit
Follow Philadelphia magazine’s live coverage of Pope Francis’s historic visit all weekend long. This weekend is your chance to obtain a get-out-of-purgatory free card. Okay, […]
Philly Is An Urbanist Utopia Right Now
Philadelphians are taking the city’s streets back from cars this weekend. As Pope Francis makes his way through the region, major highways and roads in the area […]
#PopeReads: Francis’s Debut Album Drops in November
Each day during his trip, we’ll bring you some of our favorite stories about Pope Francis’ visit to the United States from other media outlets. […]
8 Takeaways From Pope Francis’s Moving Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Pope Francis just finished saying Mass for a couple thousand people at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City. The event […]
It’s Shockingly Easy to Get Into Philly Right Now
Follow Philadelphia magazine’s live coverage of Pope Francis’s historic visit all weekend long. For months now, the unfortunate message has been that visiting Philly this […]
Dear Bob Brady: Here’s What You Need to Do With the Pope Glass You Took
Follow Philadelphia magazine’s live coverage of Pope Francis’s historic visit all weekend long. Oh, Bob Brady. You are so Philly. Leave it to you to […]
Satantic Rock Band Ghost on Getting Postponed By “Frankie”
Move over, Francis—there’s another Papa headed to town. One of the more bizarre subplots surrounding the papal visit involves the costumed Swedish rockers Ghost, who […]
Johnny Doc Scores Papal Mass Tickets for Adorable San Diego Family
Follow Philadelphia magazine’s live coverage of Pope Francis’s historic visit all weekend long. On Thursday, we told you about the Mirandas, a San Diego family […]