Papal Visit – Temple Update

The Franklin Institute’s Vatican Splendors

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 15:31:40 +0000

The giant heart, the pendulum, and the statue of Ben Franklin; these are some of the iconic exhibits you can see while at The Franklin Institute. But, if you haven’t had your Papal fix, there is a traveling exhibit you might want to take a look at. Pope Francis may have left Philadelphia, but some Papal treasures still remain here. The Franklin Institute’s Vatican Splendors is an exhibition of…

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Philadelphia Named First American World Heritage City

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:12:29 +0000

Philadelphia made world history and joined the ranks of 266 other cities around the world as America’s first World Heritage City following a vote at the XIII World Congress of the Organization of World Heritage Cities in Arequipa, Peru. Beginning with an initiative led by Mayor Nutter and the City in 2013, Philadelphia was the first city in America to be an approved observer member of the…

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TUTV News Presents: #PopeOnTUTV

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:56:34 +0000

Papal Visit sent most Temple University students home or to make the most of what was close to a four-day weekend, a handful of students from the School of Media & Communications ran live news coverage of the historic event on Temple Television. View More » ]]>

Temple Winds Down as Papal Visit Winds Up

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:50:32 +0000

During the visit of Pope Francis, Temple University tried to provide events for students who were unable to leave campus. President Neil Theobald hosted a soft ball game and a barbecue for anyone who wanted to participate.

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Papal Visit Draws to an End

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 23:00:27 +0000

After a six day visit to the United States, Pope Francis ends his visit flying back to Vatican City, Rome. He was bid farewell by 500 volunteers and benefactors at the hangar of Philadelphia Airport. Vice President Biden came to bid Pope Francis on behalf of the United States government. “Your care for me and your generous welcome are a sign of your love for Jesus and your faithfulness to…

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Temple to Entertain Students on Campus during Papal Visit

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:47:58 +0000

Temple University prepares for increased traffic as popular Pope Francis travels to Philadelphia for 2015 World Meeting of Families. …

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How Papal Visit Will Affect Commuter Students

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:30:56 +0000

Philadelphia has made preparations for the upcoming visit of Pope Francis. His visit will cause complications for Temple University commuting students and faculty. The City will shut down all major highways and the Ben Franklin Bridge. SEPTA is also closing down stops in the area that he will be visiting. Without having mass transit and highways, this will his cause a challenge to get in and out…

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Restaurants Cope with Papal Visit Restrictions

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 17:47:22 +0000

Preparation can only go so far for restaurants within the Papal zone. The anticipated road closures are making it difficult for restaurants to receive fresh food throughout the weekend. Prime Stache in Old City plans on ordering extra food beforehand, but there’s still room for concern. “If we do get hit really hard… are we gonna run out of food? Because no one can come in to replenish what…

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Pope Weekend: How It Could Affect You

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:32:48 +0000

Pope Francis makes his way to the United States for the first time this week, and will make a stop in Philadelphia over the weekend. Major highways will close due the influx of visitors and for security purposes. The papal visit festivities are already in full swing; make sure to read below to see how they could affect your travel plans. Traffic Regulations: Security Measures: The…

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