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Pope Francis, known for his empathy to the marginalized, began his 2015 visit to Philly with a message to immigrants

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A year after Philadelphia visit, Pope Francis remains source of pride, hope for local Catholics

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Philly Archdiocese attacks on Catholic legislators an abhorrent perversion of faith

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Law enforcement officials honor 'Miracle on Market Street' family

Driving on a prayer: Texas charter bus trip to Philly papal visit fraught with danger, feds say

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Fiat used by Pope Francis in Philly goes for $82,000 at auction

Pope Francis' Fiat from Philly visit on auction block

Security log from pope's Philadelphia visit shows disturbed man escaped custody

Year in Review: Top 10 local news stories in 2015

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Mayor Nutter talks progress, regrets, papal costs, Fumo and Hillary in exit interview

Mural painted by Pope Francis, others to be dedicated Monday

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Donations pour in for disabled Chesco boy blessed by Pope Francis

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Rep. Bob Brady wants investigation into alleged papal security breach

City Controller's report slams Nutter for handling of pope visit

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Watch: Suspects steal papal flag from Philly home, police say

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WATCH: 'Daily Show' comes to Philly for Pope Francis

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Report: Hotels thrived, businesses lulled during papal visit

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Post-pope depression is real – and here’s how to deal with it

Here’s hoping Francis has same effect on Philly sports as John Paul II did

Mayor Nutter applauds city handling of papal visit

Nutter Papal Press Conference

SEPTA, highways, Ben Franklin Bridge return to normal after Francis

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Pope Francis bids goodbye to Philadelphia

The Mass has ended and the journey home begins

Overnight fire safely extinguished at seminary hosting Pope Francis

St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

For those who saw Pope Francis, it was a moment to cherish

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Pope Francis visits 'Knotted Grotto' at Basilica of St. Peter and Paul

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Pa. choirboy delivers Antarctic 'rock of Peter' to Pope Francis

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High security for papal visit draws criticism - near and far

Center City becomes a church pew ahead of pope's historic Mass

The speech Pope Francis didn't give

Transcript of Pope Francis' improvised Festival of Families speech

On the Parkway, tens of thousands get to glimpse Francis

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Utah woman touched by an angel

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Atlanta Jesuit schoolers join hundreds on floor at The Prep

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With church attendance dwindling, pilgrims hope Francis will reverse trend

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Wynnewood welcomes Pope Francis to the Philly 'burbs

Family greeting Pope in Wynnewood

Ben Franklin Bridge a haven for runners, escapees for papal visit

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Ex-priest wants Pope Francis to address sex abuse in church

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Pope Francis arrives as pilgrims gather to greet him

At Mass, pilgrims feel blessed to witness pope's message of love and inspiration

Pa. congressman 'disappointed' by Pope Francis

Youth choir kids amped to sing for Pope Francis in Philadelphia

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