Press Releases
The Gift of Indulgences During Eighth Annual World Meeting of Families
A decree granting to Christ’s faithful the favor of indulgences on the occasion of the Eighth World Meeting of Families, to be observed in Philadephia from 22 to 27 September 2015.
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 & the Greater Philadelphia Film Office Announce the World Meeting of Families Film Festival Schedule of Events
The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and Greater Philadelphia Film Office released the schedule of events for the World Meeting of Families Film Festival presented by Beneficial Bank. Tickets are now available.
Exclusive East Coast Debut of Vatican Splendors at the Franklin Institute
Exhibit coincides with the momentous Papal Visit and the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Congress. Extended hours September 21-24.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Host Variety of Events and Programs During World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host a number of events and programs for all ages during the week of the World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit. The Young Adults of the Cathedral Parish have organized an evening of song and prayer on September 19 called Night Fever in anticipation of the festivities of the World Meeting of Families and the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia.
Beneficial Bank Creates Commemorative Beneficial Visa® Promotional Cards for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
Limited edition, co-branded Beneficial Bank & World Meeting of Families- Philadelphia 2015 promotional cards will provide Congress participants with a secure method of making purchases during the week of Pope Francis’ visit in September
Pope Francis to Bless Encuentro Cross Prior to Independence Hall Speech
The blessing of the cross symbolizes the journey of faith of Hispanic and Latino Catholics in the United States.
World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Announces Musical Performers for Programming Prior to the Papal Mass
The World Meeting of Families –Philadelphia 2015 today announced that pre-programming on the Eakins Oval Stage prior to the Papal Mass on Sunday, September 27 will feature nine artists/groups and will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015 Announces Mark Wahlberg as Host for The Festival of Families with Aretha Franklin and The Fray as New Performers
Beyond the addition of Mr. Wahlberg, Ms. Franklin and The Fray, pre-programming for the Logan Square and Eakins Oval Stages was also announced with comedian, Jim Gaffigan as the final act before the Papal Parade.
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Unveils Official Banners and Installs the First of More Than 550 Event Banners across the City
The hanging of the first World Meeting of Families Banners at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul kicks-off the largest single installation of banners since the 2000 Republican National Convention
Life-size Marble Casting of Michelangelo’s Pietà Will Be On Display at World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
This famous work of art depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the crucifixion.