Pope Visit – Temple Update

Temple Police Take Action To Keep Campus Safe During Pope Weekend

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:30:22 +0000

We’re approaching the event of the year. Police task forces throughout the region have been planning for this weekend for many months. Temple Police have come together with other major University departments to discuss and plan for ways to manage the student body and keep them safe when the Pope arrives. “It’s not just our departments. It’s everything from the Dean of Students…

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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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World Meeting of Families Performers List Goes LIVE:

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:35:44 +0000

The excitement increases as we wait for the arrival of Pope Francis next weekend. Excitement is not the only word to describe Philadelphia’s major upcoming event, but also hectic due to road closures. Getting around the city next weekend will be extremely difficult for many vehicles. Major highways like I-76, I-676, and I-95 exits leading to Broad Street will be closed along with the Ben Franklin…

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Students Rent Out Apartments For Papal Visit

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:50:24 +0000

The highly anticipated papal visit is right around the corner and Temple students are gearing up for the historical event. Some plan to barricade themselves in their apartments and ride out the wave of pilgrims for the entire weekend. “I’ll definitely be staying in my apartment, probably with my girlfriend, and treating this whole thing like a hurricane,” said one student.

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Cecil B. Moore SEPTA Stop Gets Painted Cherry & White

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 12:00:48 +0000

The historical Cecil B. Moore SEPTA stop has been covered in Temple University’s cherry and white. While it will continue to be called Cecil B. Moore Station, it now dons Temple’s school colors, making it more visible and friendly for the oncoming Pope visit in late September. The new school colors have stirred up controversy in the community surrounding the university. While many students and…

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