Vatican officials give ‘every indication' pope is coming to Philly for World Family conference

[gracepoole]

Archbishop Charles Chaput said he’s “personally convinced” the pontiff is coming to the World Meeting of Families in September 2015. But he stressed that nothing is certain until an official announcement from the Holy See, which won’t come for several months.

“There’s every indication he is coming,” Chaput said.

His remarks came after local organizers unveiled the meeting’s theme: “Love is our mission: The family fully alive.” The weeklong conference, which aims to strengthen family bonds among people of all faiths, is being overseen by the Pontifical Council for the Family.

delcotimes.com/general-news/20140513/vatican-officials-give-every-indication-pope-is-coming-to-philly-for-world-family-conference

 

[AbideWithMe]

Though I’m not Catholic, I think it would be great if Pope Francis came to Philadelphia.

 

[Ella_K]

Though I’m not Catholic, I think it would be great if Pope Francis came to Philadelphia.

So do I ! My son & I were born & raised in Philly , and would love to have the Pope visit there.
Glad that it would be held over a year from now. Gives us enough time to make our plans to return to Philly ! .

 

[ProVobis]

I believe Pope Benedict originally planned to be there in 2015.