Busy transforming stage in the alter to get ready for another historic event, a mass in front of the hundreds of thousands perhaps even millions, on the Ben Franklin Parkway. It is all part of the day to second of what has been a busy schedule for the pope since a arriving in philadelphia over 20 hours ago. We hope he is getting those last bits of sleep before another jammed packed day of event. We are keeping him busy for sure. Today is sunday september 27th, glad you are with us im Nicole Brewer. Im quarter von tiehl. We are live at the Ben Franklin Park because. You mentioned those crews transforming stage you can still them still at work doing a terrific job. Ben franklin parkway i got to tell you, they have done a terrific job these sanitation crews cleaning the the street getting garbage out of the way and wiping them down. They look brand new ready to start crowds to start filling that parkway for mass this afternoon at 4 00 p. M. Quiet right now but again you want to get here e
Members, men and women, of institutes of consecrated life. What about you, i would like to dwell on two aspects of these words in the context of our particular mission, to transmit the joy of the the gospel and to build up the church, whether as priests, deacons, or men and women members of the institutes of consecrated life. First, those words, what about you, were addressed to a young person, a young woman with high ideals and they changed her life. They made her think of the immense work that had to be done. And to realize that she was being called to do her part. How many young people in our parishes and schools have the same high ideals, generosity of spirit and love for christ and the church. I ask you do we challenge them . Do we make space for them and help them to do their part . Do we find ways of sharing their enthusiasm and gifts with our communities, above all, in works of mercy and concern for others. Do we share our own joy, and enthusiasm if serving the lord. First thos
Beautiful wave and you you can see he is connecting, when he is in the santa marta, having breakfast, he actually comes across as a little bit on the shy side but the minute he is out there with the crowd he just comes a alive with great joy, enthusiasm and it is contagious, infectious. He sure does. A as we are looking here we can see the popes motorcade, and the pope will be working his way into philadelphia, probably im assuming it is the schuylkill expressway that he will be taking im in the exactly sure. They probably blocked it off for him. Absolutely they block it off for him. We will be seeing that motorcade, as he works his way to the cathedral basilica of saints peter and paul where there is a crowd who is just eager to see him, along the way, and then very special group who will greet him at the steps, and then also, the the wonderful celebration as he walks in the cathedral which is the Mother Church of philadelphia. I think it is fun which all these vehicles and he is in t
Holy father invoke philadelphia st. Katherine drexel the turn of the century heiress who had a faithful meeting with pope leo the 13th about the poor the. Pope, he was a very wise po pope, asked her pointedly, what about you . What are you going to do . Those words changed catherines life because there mined her that in the end every christian man and woman by virtue of baptism has received a mission. Reporter pope francis call on the church to do the same and harnessed the energy of the young. How many young people in our parishes and schools have the same high ideals, generosity of spirit and love for christ and the church . I ask you, do we challenge them . Reporter he also made special mention of women. In a particular way, it means valuing the immense contribution which women lay and religious have made and continue to make. Reporter as the pontiff finished his homily the sanctuary rang with applause. A gift from philadelphia back to the holy father. Just as the mass was closing a
Right now at 11 00 oclock a historic celebration of family and faith. Poaches he pope francis joins a cheering crowd along the ben franklin parkway. After the papal parade, the holy father heard from families from all around the world. He was also treated to some major star power during an inspirational night. The faithful came in thousands in hopes of just catching a glimpse of the pontiff. The pope did not disappoint. Like he does often the pope broke away from script to connect with the people and touch so many lives. Youre watching cbs3 witness news special coverage the pope in philadelphia. A live look now at ben franklin parkway. This was the place to be just a few moments ago. All day long but now, its clearing out. As the first day of the pope in philadelphia goes in to the history books. Hi, good evening, everyone, welcome back. Im Ukee Washington. Hi, everyone, im jessica dean. We are broadcasting to you from the ben franklin parkway tonight right hyped us the stage where the