Area Catholics offered prayers for Pope Benedict XVI during a special mass held Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
For many, the pope's resignation marks a time of uncertainty.
The mass was held to celebrate the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI, the Philadelphia Archdiocese said.
Earlier, the Pope gave his final Sunday blessing in front of a massive crowd at the Vatican.
On Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI will become the first pope to have resigned from the papacy in centuries.
As many area Catholics focus on the future, some pledge to watch the electing process closely.
Most people FOX 29 met Sunday say they are optimistic and see the selection as a time to embrace change.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:43:10 GMT
Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
Times are tough for many in Philadelphia with almost half a million people turning to food pantries just to survive. Several organizations are working to provide healthy options.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:21:46 GMT
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage.
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage.
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:23:37 GMT
The news of James Gandolfini's death shocked fans and fellow actors. Many are questioning if he had been suffering from health problems that lead to his fatal heart attack. Dr. Mike talked to Mike Jerrick
Dr. Mike talked to Mike Jerrick and Sheinelle Jones about his death, the warning signs of a heart attack, and gave an update on Sarah Murnaghan on "Good Day Philadelphia" Thursday.
Thursday, June 20 2013 8:22 AM EDT2013-06-20 12:22:09 GMT
In the next few days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. This law would prevent the federal government from giving same-sex couples the same
In the next few days, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. This law would prevent the federal government from giving same-sex couples the same
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:46 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:46:20 GMT
Another spectacular weather day with mostly sunny skies and low humidity. Temperatures top off in the lower 80s. About ten degrees cooler at the shore, with a sea breeze.
The stickies will come back just in time for summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:14:32 GMT
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:19:58 GMT
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
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