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Northeastern Pa. Business Creates Line Of Candles In Honor Of Papal Visit

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (CBS) – A business in Wilkes-Barre is hoping to sell 1 million of its new line of Pope candles ahead of the Pontiff's visit to Philadelphia in September.

Mia Bella's candles has two designs in the line, and both have a photo of the Philadelphia skyline on them.

One candle bears an image of the Pope's face, while the other shows the Vatican.

The candles, however, are not meant to be burned and are reportedly intended as keepsakes.

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