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Papal visit prep in Philadelphia pushes logistics and faith
The article details Philadelphia readiness for Pope Francis visit as part of World Meeting of Families from September. It covers mass booklets, 7 000 to 10 000 volunteers, background checks, and Communion waters, with a $45 million budget and $417 million projected economic impact. It notes coordinating across agencies, venue setup on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, security from multiple agencies, and housing across 11,500 rooms with streets and transit changes.
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Philadelphia
Pope Francis
U.S
Helen Osman
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Pontifical Council For Families
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Tom Corbett
Vatican
Susan Corbett
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Visit Philadelphia
Donna Crilley Farrell
World Meeting of Families
Farrell
Holy See
Milan
Italy
FBI
Secret Service
Swiss Guard
Holy Father