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Philadelphia abuzz over possible 2015 visit by Pope Francis
Source: Los Angeles Times
Philadelphia abuzz over possible 2015 visit by Pope Francis
By Saba Hamedy
January 24, 2014, 2:11 p.m.
Though the Vatican hasn't made an official announcement, news that Pope Francis may visit Philadelphia in 2015 has generated buzz among the Catholic community and city residents.
Vatican officials told the National Catholic Reporter on Friday that Pope Francis intends to attend the World Meeting of Families, a global Catholic event that aims to "support and strengthen families."
The event is held every three years and is scheduled to take place Sept. 22-27, 2015, in Philadelphia. It has been held in various parts of the world since it was launched under Pope John Paul II in 1994.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is "eagerly anticipating" the event, said Kenneth Gavin, director of communications for the archdiocese.
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By Saba Hamedy
January 24, 2014, 2:11 p.m.
Though the Vatican hasn't made an official announcement, news that Pope Francis may visit Philadelphia in 2015 has generated buzz among the Catholic community and city residents.
Vatican officials told the National Catholic Reporter on Friday that Pope Francis intends to attend the World Meeting of Families, a global Catholic event that aims to "support and strengthen families."
The event is held every three years and is scheduled to take place Sept. 22-27, 2015, in Philadelphia. It has been held in various parts of the world since it was launched under Pope John Paul II in 1994.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is "eagerly anticipating" the event, said Kenneth Gavin, director of communications for the archdiocese.
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Read more: http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-pope-francis-may-visit-us-20140124,0,527709.story
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