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The Pope is coming to Philly next September for the World Meeting of Families — he should have a lager and bless the Rocky statue while he’s here.
Pope Francis stepping off a SEPTA bus.
It’s confirmed: The leader of the Catholic Church will be making his way to Philadelphia next September for the World Meeting of Families. Here’s some of the things he should probably do while he’s in town:
1. Swing by the Italian Market
2. Go to the Sixers game and pray they’re not as horrible as they are this year (#LOLSixers)
3. Enjoy a lager
4. Pose awkwardly for a photo with the Liberty Bell
5. Swing by the Rocky statue and bless it
6. Take SEPTA, since he’s apparently into that sort of thing.
7. Have a huge beer at Frankford Hall with Mayor Nutter
9. Take a City Hall tour and check out Billy Penn, of course
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