
From left, Archbishop of Philadelphia Charles Joseph Chaput, Barbara and Thomas Riley, and their children Penelope and Vincent, attend a press conference at the Vatican, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, to present the 8th 2015 World Meeting of Families to be held in Philadelphia, PA, from Sept. 22 to Sept. 27, 2015. Francis and 100 elderly priests will celebrate a Mass in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 28 in honor of the elderly, part of his long-standing belief that old people shouldn't be shut away in retirement homes but should be actively cherished for their wisdom. The Mass for grandparents, and the group wedding that Francis celebrated last weekend, are aimed at focusing attention on family life ahead of a major two-year church study on family issues starting Oct. 5. At bottom the official icon of the meeting, a painting by artist Neilson Carlin of Kennett Square depicts Jesus as a toddler, with Mary and Joseph and Mary's parents, Anna and Joachim. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)
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