Category: Philly Pope Visit

More Colleges announce they will be closed during Pope’s visit

Temple University and four other Philadelphia-area colleges are closing ahead of Pope Francis’ arrival in the city next month. Temple announced Monday that the school’s campuses would shut down on Sept. 25. The Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania are also planning to close. Rutgers University’s campus in Camden, New Jersey,… Read More More Colleges announce they will be closed during Pope’s visit

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The World Meeting of Families Announces Volunteer App

From The World Meeting of Families The World Meeting of Families — Philadelphia 2015 has announced the launch of a new interactive training experience for its 10,000 volunteers utilizing Scavify, a mobile appplication. The app will prepare volunteers for myriad roles by allowing them to complete a series of challenges to test their knowledge of… Read More The World Meeting of Families Announces Volunteer App

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Philadelphia Schools and Businesses will be closing early for Pope Francis visit

Philadelphia Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 23 and Friday, September 25. The superintendent of schools is now requesting the school system also be closed on Thursday, September 24 after the release of the initial Security and Logisitical Maps released by the City.  Local businesses are also considering closing as early as Noon on… Read More Philadelphia Schools and Businesses will be closing early for Pope Francis visit

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Ticket Distribution up in the air for Pope’s Speech at Independence Mall

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says it’s in discussions with the U.S. Secret Service, the National Park Service, and the City of Philadelphia to explore the possibility of a ticketing system for the Pope’s speech at Independence Mall. The final decisions on that haven’t been made yet, but everything is in progress there.” If tickets are… Read More Ticket Distribution up in the air for Pope’s Speech at Independence Mall

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100,000 people a day expected to walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge

Walking will be the only option for some who want to join the World Meeting of Families and Papal visit in Philadelphia in late September. Local law enforcement is gearing up for up to 100,000 people per day crossing the Bridge. There will be security checkpoints before getting into the City of Philadelphia. So after… Read More 100,000 people a day expected to walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge

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Official Road Closure Plan for the City of Philadelphia Papal Visit

The official map is here, roads will be closed to vehicles from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River. The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed, and parts of West Philadelphia will also be closed to vehicles. Also, many major highways will begin closing on Thursday Night, September 24. During the weekend, PennDOT is also… Read More Official Road Closure Plan for the City of Philadelphia Papal Visit

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