Pope Francis
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Philadelphia Makes Its Case to Host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
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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Upper Makefield Pop Artist Behind Official Pope Francis Portrait Reflects on Pontiff’s Teachings
Perry Milou, an Upper Makefield pop artist, created the official portrait of Pope Francis for the papal visit to Philadelphia a decade ago, writes Michele…
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Warrington Mom Reflects on Hope, Strength Pope Francis Gave Family After Kissing Her Baby During Philly Visit
Kristen Masciantonio of Warrington is reflecting on the hope and strength a simple gesture from Pope Francis gave her family after her daughter was diagnosed…
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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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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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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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DeSales Associate Professor Gathers Post-Pandemic Hopes for a Better Life into Newly Published Book
Dr. Brennan Pursell, associate professor of business at DeSales University, saw the synchronicity of two Francises in his professional life: St. Frances DeSales, known for…
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Monsignor Bonner High School Priest Father Atkinson a Step Closer to Sainthood
Father Bill Atkinson is one step closer to sainthood, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX 29 News. After an hour-long ceremony at Villanova University Oct. 19,…
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Plymouth Meeting Native’s Father Jim Praised By Pope Francis for His LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Plymouth Meeting native Rev. James Martin SJ, known better as Father Jim, received praise from Pope Francis for his unwavering support of the LGBTQ+ Americans,…
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Wawa: Big and Beloved Enough to Offer the Pope His Choice of Hoagie
The cult of Wawa represents the best of what Philadelphia has to offer, writes Meghan McCarron for Eater.com. When the pope visited Philadelphia in 2015,…
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