Category: Pope in Philly

Up To Date Pope Francis Visit Ticket Map, Security Zones & Perimeter Fencing

The United States Secret Service has just released a detailed map outlining security zones, screening points and pedestrian routes for Pope Francis’s visit to Philadelphia later this month. They’re calling the document a “pedestrian walking map,” and it outlines pedestrian routes to all papal visit events for the weekend of September 26-27. The security perimeter will… Read More Up To Date Pope Francis Visit Ticket Map, Security Zones & Perimeter Fencing

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Amtrak is Adding Cars, Trains and Stops in Philadelphia during Pope’s Visit

Amtrak says it’s adding trains and cars to help travelers get around during Pope Francis’ U.S. visit next month.The rail carrier says it will add 34 extra trains for Francis’ Sept. 26-27 Philadelphia stop and lengthen regularly scheduled trains while Francis is in New York and Washington. Some of the extra trains will use equipment borrowed… Read More Amtrak is Adding Cars, Trains and Stops in Philadelphia during Pope’s Visit

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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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Sneakers will be the shoes of choice for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia

Everyone who want to attend any of the event for Pope Francis’ visit in September will be required to walk for miles unless you are coming in to the city on Public Transportation like the Septa Regional Rail lines or using Patco. Most of the downtown area will be closed to traffic, including tour buses.… Read More Sneakers will be the shoes of choice for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia

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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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