Pope Francis
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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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Chester County Family Reflects on Special Moment with Pope Francis
In honor of Pope Francis’ life and recent passing, a Chester County family is recalling a special moment during his 2015 trip to Philadelphia, writes…
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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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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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Inventor of ‘Steadicam’ Creates New Device at West Chester Company
Garrett Brown, known for inventing the Steadicam nearly half a century ago, also came up with the Zeen, a wheelchair and walker hybrid he sells…
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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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Archbishop Perez to Address Neumann’s Winter Graduates
Archbishop Nelson J Perez will address the graduates at Neumann University’s winter commencement on Dec. 21 and receive an honorary degree from the university. Neumann…
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Bishop Shanahan High School Junior Meets with Pope Francis
Sam Gorman, a student at Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, traveled to the Vatican with fellow delegates from the National Youth Advisory Council of…
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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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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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Pope Francis Honors Local Woman for Her Contributions to Catholic Education
Pope Francis has appointed Barbara Henkels, a longtime resident of Plymouth Meeting and the founder of the Regina Academies, to the Pontifical Equestrian Order of…
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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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In Rome with University Officials, Villanova’s Jay Wright Gifts Autographed Basketball to Pope
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright met with Pope Francis during his visit to Italy where he presented the Holy Father with a basketball autographed by…
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Philadelphians Proud and Positive About City’s Future
In the eyes of its residents, Philadelphia’s trajectory is the best it’s been in the seven years that The Pew Charitable Trusts have polled the…
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Washington Post Visits Elverson Boy Blessed By Pope
It was a moment that came unexpectedly, but will forever stay etched into the memories of the Keating family as one of the most important…
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The Value of Inspiration
By Judith Lee, We’ve heard the expression that “genius is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration.” Watching the visit of the Pope this weekend…
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