TWO FAMILIES HAVE THE CHANCE OF GETTING CLOSE TO POPE FRANCIS

PHILADELPHIA >> With all the excitement about the Pope’s arrival in Philadelphia, only select few will get time face-to-face with the Pontiff, but two families spoke Thursday at the World Meeting of Families about their upcoming opportunities during his visit.

Jerry Davis and his family, Chesterbook residents, will be presenting gifts to Pope Francis during the Mass for the Archdiocese at the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul. Davis was chosen, in part, for his role in raising attention and funds to save four Archdiocese schools that were in danger of closing.

“As a kid from West Philadelphia would have an opportunity to be in close proximity to His Holiness, not just a pope but this pope, who is a wonderful person,” Davis said.

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