When did the pope visit Philly?
27, 2015
The Pope was in Philly Sept. 26 and 27, 2015 for the World Meeting of Families, in his first visit to the United States. The city first anticipated crowds of about 2 million, but then had trouble filling hotel rooms, and transit demand that weekend was weaker than usual.
What did the pope say about Philadelphia?
ROME – The warmth of the American people was the big surprise of his journey to the United States, Pope Francis said during his return flight from Philadelphia to Rome Sunday night.
When did the pope visit DC?
Tuesday, September 22, 2015. 4:00 PM: Pope Francis arrives in D.C. at Joint Base Andrews.
Who was the pope in 2015?
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
| Pope Francis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jorge Mario Bergoglio |
| Born | 17 December 1936 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentine (with Vatican citizenship) |
| Denomination | Catholic |
When was the last time the pope was in America?
27 September 2015
2015 visit by Pope Francis to North America
| Pope Francis and President Barack Obama walk along the East Wing Colonnade | |
|---|---|
| Date | 19–27 September 2015 |
| Venue | For the venues, see venues |
| Location | Cuba: Havana Holguín Santiago de Cuba United States: Washington, D.C. New York City United Nations Philadelphia |
| Theme | “Love Is Our Mission” |
Is the Pope coming to Philadelphia 2021?
The World Meeting of Families is set to take place in Philadelphia from Sept. 22-27 with Pope Francis visiting our city for the final two days of the weeklong event. “The People’s Pope” will lead mass for the estimated 1.5 million visitors along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway Sunday afternoon.
When was the last time the pope was in Philadelphia?
Prior to the visit of Pope Francis (b. 1936) to Philadelphia on September 26 and 27, 2015, only one other pope had made an official visit to the city. Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) came on October 3 and 4, 1979, as part of his first trip to the United States as pope.
Why is Pope Francis called the People’s pope?
He has met with members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities, prisoners and others. While he has not accepted same-sex marriage and is still criticized for the treatment of women in the Catholic Church and the handling of the sex scandal, Francis has continued his strides to be the “People’s Pope.”
Where did the Pope go on his visit?
Philadelphia breweries released nine special, papal-themed beers in anticipation of the visit. The Delaware County Keystone Mint crafted a coin commemorating the pope’s visit to the United States and the World Meeting of Families.
Who was the last pope to visit the White House?
The pope spoke to a crowd of more than 11,000 people on the White House South Lawn. It was the third visit by a pope to the White House, following meetings in October 1979 between Jimmy Carter and Pope John Paul II and in April 2008 between George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI.