Pilgrimage of Hope
...n. These relics include thorns from the Crown of Thorns, fragments of the True Cross, and nails from the Crucifixion. Here is also the Titulis Crucis, the sign that was hung on Jesus' cross, reading "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" in three languages. There is debate over whether
Papal Visit of Pope Francis, 2015
...ears ago, the eyes of the world were focused on Philadelphia as the eighth World Meeting of Families took place. The World Meeting of Families is a triennial event of prayer, catechesis and celebration, drawing participants from around the globe. It seeks to strengthen the bonds between families and to
Sesquicentennial International Exposition
...as the Delaware River Bridge, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world until 1929. [1] Keels, Thomas H., Sesqui: Greed, Graft, and the Forgotten World's Fair of 1926. Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 2017, 254 [2] Connelly, James F. The History of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Wynnewood: Unigraphics Inc.,
The Vatican – Marian Year Stamp Philatelic Exhibition
...mber 5th), the Vatican - Marian Year Philatelic Exhibition was held at the National Philatelic Museum. Philately is the study of postage stamps and postage history. The National Philatelic Museum opened in 1948 and was located the the southeast corner of Broad and Diamond Streets. The exhibition, planned for two