Archdiocesan Observance of the Papal Transition
Liturgical and Pastoral Guidance
Archdiocesan Observance of the Papal Transition
News Room
News Story from the Vatican Insider: Chaput: "Francis is just the Medicine the Church Needs" (March 23, 2013)
News Release from the USCCB: USCCB President Congratulates, Offers Prayers to Pope Francis on the Inauguration of His Pontificate (March 19, 2013)
Live Television Feed: Pope Francis Mass of Inauguration
News Release: Archbishop Chaput's Column - A New Holy Father and the Legacy of a Name (March 15, 2013)
News Release: Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Francis (March 15, 2013)
News Story from CBS Philly: Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput Reacts to Election of New Pope (March 13, 2013)
News Story from WPVI Ch. 6: Bishop John McIntyre on the Election of Pope Francis (March 13, 2013)
News Story from NBC 10 Philadelphia: Father Gallagher Reacts to New Pope (March 13, 2013)
News Story from the Philadelphia Inquirer: In Phila. Region, Reacting with Joy and Pride (March 13, 2013)
News Story from Associated Press: Philly Archbishop: Pope from 'Heartland' of Church (March 13, 2013)
News Release from the USCCB: USCCB President Congratulates Newly Elected Pope (March 13, 2013)
Mayor Nutter Statement on Selection of A New Pope (March 13, 2013)
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Upon the Election of Our Holy Father, Pope Francis
(March 13, 2013)
News Story from KYW 1060: Black Smoke From Sistine Chapel: No Pope Yet (March 13, 2013)
News Story from Catholic News Service via Catholic Philly: More Black Smoke on Morning of Conclave's First Full Day (March 13, 2013)
News Story from Catholic News Service via Catholic Philly: Speculation, Suspense: Italian Media Rife With Papal Predictions (March 13, 2013)
News Story from NBC 10: Could the Next Pope be Black? (March 12, 2013)
News from Delaware County Daily Times: Live from Rome: It's the Conclave (March 12, 2013)
News from Catholic Philly - Mass at Cathedral Offers Prayers for Papal Election (March 1, 2013)
News Release: Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Sunday Mass for the Election of a New Pope (March 1, 2013)
News Release: Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Sunday Mass in Thanksgiving for the Petrine Ministry of Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI (February 22, 2013)
Audio
March 17, 2013 - Sunday Cathedral Mass Audio
Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Francis
March 10, 2013 - Sunday Cathedral Mass Audio
Mass of Thanksgiving for the Election of the New Pope
March 3, 2013 - Sunday Cathedral Mass Audio
Archbishop Chaput celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving for the Petrine Ministry of Pope Benedict XVI
The Vocation Hour with Father Gallagher (March 1, 2013)
A step by step discussion of the Conclave
The Vocation Hour airs on Holy Spirit Radio the 1st Friday of the Month at 10:00 a.m.
Additional Resources
Pope Francis Prayer Card and Photo
Prayer Cards (English/Spanish)