Support The World Meeting of Families – Pop Up Shop Opens in Philadelphia

A store with Official Pope Francis’ visit to the United States and Philadelphia is open in the lobby of the Aramark Tower at 11th and Market. It’s the first pop-up store selling official World Meeting of Families merchandise and papal souvenirs. Other stores are soon to open at the Convention Center, and at the papal events along the Ben… Read More Support The World Meeting of Families – Pop Up Shop Opens in Philadelphia

Vatican City will Issue World Meeting of Families Stamp

Vatican City’s postal service has released the design of its stamp commemorating the World of the Family Meeting in Philadelphia. The 2.30 Euro ($2.50) stamp shows families from different parts of the world against a backdrop featuring elements of the city’s skyline and the Liberty Bell. The Vatican is a city-state and issues its own stamps… Read More Vatican City will Issue World Meeting of Families Stamp

Collectible of the Day – Support the World Meeting of Families

You can support the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia with your purchase of this World Meeting of Families Pope Francis Bracelet for $20 from their website.  Each bracelet is made of  cotton cording and is woven in the small pilgrimage town of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovenia. The sliding slipknot closure… Read More Collectible of the Day – Support the World Meeting of Families

Local Artist Creates Official Portrait of Pope Francis for the World Meeting of Families

Perry Milou is a local Philadelphia Pop Artist. He uses a technique that combines illustration and fine art to create vibrant pieces of popular images. In February, after hearing that Pope Francis was coming to Philadelphia, he says he studied thousands of photos of the Pontiff. Milou says he was inspired to create “A Prayer… Read More Local Artist Creates Official Portrait of Pope Francis for the World Meeting of Families