When I First Saw Pope Francis

Saturday, July 16, 2016

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Story and Photos by James Ramos I really couldn’t feel my legs anymore. My knees lean against the concrete bench that won’t move in front of my group, almost like a church pew kneeler. The crowd behind me presses against my back and 10 a.m., the supposed time of Pope Francis’ arrival to Philadelphia’s Cathedral […]

5 takeaways from Pope Francis’ historic visit to the USA

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Sebastian Gomes

(Photo: courtesy of CNS) How are we to evaluate Pope Francis’ historic six-day visit to the United States? Should it be considered a success? Did the Pope accomplish what he set out to do? Were there questions left unanswered? How should we gage the response of the American Church? Of the American people? What lasting […]

Pope In US: Farewell Address at Airport, Philadelphia

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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On Sunday evening, September 27, 2015, Pope Francis concluded his Apostolic Visit to the United States with a meeting with the organizers and volunteers of the World Meeting of Families at Philadelphia International Airport. Below you will find the full text of his prepared remarks. My days with you have been brief. But they have […]

Pope In US: Homily, Mass at Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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On Sunday, September 28, 2015, Pope Francis celebrated his last Mass during his Apostolic Visit to the United States, Below you will find the full text of the Holy Father’s remarks. Today the word of God surprises us with powerful and thought-provoking images. Images which challenge us, but also stir our enthusiasm. In the first […]

Pope In US: Address to Prisoners at Curan-Fromhold Prison in Philadelphia

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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On Sunday morning, September 27, 2015 Pope Francis arrived at the Curan-Fromhold Prison in Philadelphia to meet with men and women prisoners. Below you will find the full text of Pope Francis’ address: Address of Pope Francis to Prisoners Curan-Fromhold Prison, Philadelphia Sunday September 27, 2015 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for receiving me […]

Pope In US: Address to Visiting Bishops at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

Sunday, September 27, 2015

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On Sunday morning, September 27, 2015 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, the Holy Father received some victims of sexual abuse by the clergy or by members of their families or their teachers. The group consisted of five adults – three women, two men – who have suffered abuse when they were minors. Each person was accompanied […]

Pope In US: Address at Meeting for Religious Liberty at Independence Hall

Saturday, September 26, 2015

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On Saturday, September 26, 2015, following Pope Francis’ mass with the religious of Philadelphia, Pope Francis met with the Hispanic community at Independence Hall for a Religious Liberty. See below for the full text of the Holy Father’s address, delivered in Spanish. (The final version will be published shortly) Address of His Holiness Pope Francis […]

Pope In US: Spontaneous Homily, Meeting with Families, Philadelphia

Saturday, September 26, 2015

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On Saturday evening, September 26, 2015, Pope Francis attended the prayer service at the Festival of Families, hosted by the World Meeting of Families 2015. After listening to the testimonies of several families from all around the world, the Holy Father delivered the following spontaneous address. Dear brothers and sisters, dear families, Thank you to […]

Pope In US: Orignal Homily, Meeting with Families, Philadelphia

Saturday, September 26, 2015

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On Saturday evening, September 26, 2015, Pope Francis attended the prayer service at the Festival of Families, hosted by the World Meeting of Families 2015. Below, you will find the full text of his prepared address: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis Prayer Vigil for the Meeting of Families Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin Parkway September 26, […]

Pope In US: Homily, Mass with Bishops, Clergy and Religious, Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul

Saturday, September 26, 2015

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On Saturday, September 26 2015, Pope Francis arrived in Philadelphia for the final leg of his Apostolic Visit to the United States. Shortly after arrival, the Holy Father celebrated Mass with Bishops, Clergy and Religious at the Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul. See below for the full text of the Holy Father’s remarks. Homily, […]