Pope Francis stepping off a SEPTA bus.

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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

pope at italian market

2. Go to the Sixers game and pray they’re not as horrible as they are this year (#LOLSixers)

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3. Enjoy a lager

pope at bob and barbaras

4. Pose awkwardly for a photo with the Liberty Bell

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5. Swing by the Rocky statue and bless it

pope with rocky statue

6. Take SEPTA, since he’s apparently into that sort of thing.

pope on septa bus

7. Have a huge beer at Frankford Hall with Mayor Nutter

pope with nutter at frankford hall

8. #FreePhillyJesus

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9. Take a City Hall tour and check out Billy Penn, of course

pope with billy penn

Anna Orso was a reporter/curator at Billy Penn from 2014 to 2017.