Pope Francis
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Democratic Party Leaders Arrive in Philadelphia to Evaluate 2028 Convention Bid
Democratic Party leaders are in Philadelphia this week to assess the city’s bid for hosting the 2028 Democratic National Convention, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS…
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Villanova Graduate Robert Francis Prevost Named First American Pope
Robert Francis Prevost, a Villanova University graduate and a Chicago native, was chosen as the first American pope in history to lead the Catholic church…
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania Remembers Pope Francis’ 2015 Philly Visit, Thanks to Collection of Souvenirs
In 2015, Pope Francis made a historic visit to Philadelphia. Upon that visit, the director of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Lee Arnold, made sure…
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Villanova Student, Professor Reflect on Pope Francis’ Passing
A Villanova University student is in Rome, reporting on the preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. James Haupt, a…
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Delaware County Boy’s Life Changed After Pope’s Blessing
Conall Harvey of Delaware County received a face-to-face blessing from Pope Francis in 2015 that his family considers a miracle, writes Tracy Davidson and Emily…
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Matt Campuzano of Marple, Blessed by Pope, Now Prays for Him
Matt Campuzano, a Marple 10-year-old, has a special connection to Pope Francis, reports Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was five months old,…
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From WrestleMania to the World Cup: How Philadelphia Lands Some of the World’s Largest Events
For more than 25 years, Maria Grasso has played a key role in establishing Philadelphia as a premier destination for meetings, from the Republican National…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes 2 New Board Members
The Foundation for Delaware County has elected two new board members, Kevin Dow and Donna Crilley Farrell, to the Foundation’s board of directors. Several officers…
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Chase Bank To Open New Branch At Former Wawa Flagship Location in Center City
The former location of Wawa’s flagship location in Center City had been vacant since it chose not to reopen in 2020 due to the lasting…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome
Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church…
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Discover Lancaster CEO Named 2023 Marketer of the Year by Local Chapter of the American Marketing Association
Ed Harris, the President and CEO of Discover Lancaster, has been named 2023 Marketer of the Year by the Saint Joseph’s University Chapter of the…
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Neumann University Named a Top U.S. Campus for Climate Action
The Catholic Climate Covenant has recognized Neumann University as one of the top three Catholic campuses in the country for climate action and environmental sustainability.…
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Chester-Based Papal Foundation Sends Help Where It’s Needed
The Chester-based Papal Foundation has been doing the work of the Catholic Church since 1988, reports CatholicPhilly. In 2023 alone it has given $14.3 million…
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Inventor of ‘Steadicam’ Creates New Walker/Wheelchair Device
Haverford High School graduate Garrett Brown, known for inventing the Steadicam nearly half a century ago changing how movies were made, has now come up…
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German Director of Documentary on Pope Francis Inspired by Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth
Wim Wenders, the German director of a documentary on Pope Francis, counts Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth among his biggest influences, writes Carl Peters for…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Augments Fall Hunger Drive with Online, Spring Edition
To help Montgomery County food pantries and soup kitchens recover from exhausting resources over the holidays and prepare stock for summer, the Valley Forge Tourism…
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