"There seemed to be a glow to everybody, even Philadelphians who had nothing to do with the festival. The streets were full and the mood was light and joyful. I hadn't experienced anything like it before or since.}
Stephanie Farr, The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 22, 2025
On August 26, 2015, Pope Francis arrived on the aircraft, "Shepherd One", at the Philadelphia International Airport for The World Meeting of Families, an event that takes place every three years. It was the first time the event was held in the United States. "Pope Weekend" captures the joy, the gaiety, and the enthusiasm of having His Holiness in Philadelphia. These photographs portray the diversity of human emotions during this momentous gathering. Editor, Arlene W. Leib, remarked, "A picture is worth a thousand words." A common saying, but fitting for this very uncommon book.
