Philadelphians looking to cash in on Pope's visit
New York
FOR enterprising dwellers in Philadelphia, the Pope's maiden visit to the US means one thing: mega bucks and listing their apartments on Airbnb for thousands of dollars a night.
Pope Francis may be a legendary critic of unfettered capitalism but his Sept 26-27 visit has fuelled a free-wheeling, money-making opportunity in the finest free market tradition. Debt-burdened students and house-proud professionals are keen to cash in on the two million Catholics expected to attend what has been dubbed one of the biggest religious events held in the US.
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