Pope's U.S. Schedule
Daily events on the Pope's itinerary during his visit to the U.S. April 15-20, with notation of which events CBSNews.com will carry LIVE.
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4 p.m.
Pope arrives at Andrews Air Force Base and will be greeted by President Bush and Mrs. Bush. Also present will be local dignitaries of the church and the apostolic nuncio, the pope's ambassador to the U.S. CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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10:30 a.m.
President Bush and the first lady greet Benedict on the South Lawn of the White House. This marks only the second time in history that a pontiff has visited the White House. At the end of the welcoming ceremony, a private meeting is scheduled between the pope and the president.CBS News Coverage and CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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5:30 p.m.
Private prayer service and meeting with the 350 bishops of the United States at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Before the prayer service, there will be outdoor photo opportunities of the public welcoming the pope to the church. CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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5 p.m.
The heads of the more than 200 Catholic colleges and universities in the U.S. and superintendents from the 195 Catholic dioceses have been invited to an address by Benedict on the importance of Catholic education. The address will be on the campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington, the only college in the U.S. operated by the bishops.CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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6:30 p.m.
Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and representatives of other religions will meet the pope at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, next door to Catholic University.
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6 p.m.
Prayer service with leaders from other Christian denominations at St. Joseph's Church, founded by German Catholics, in Manhattan. CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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9:15 a.m.
Mass for priests, deacons and members of religious orders at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan. CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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4:30 p.m.
The pope will meet with young Catholics, including 50 youngsters with a range of disabilities, at St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y. Thousands of young people, including hundreds of seminarians, are expected to participate in a rally/prayer service and to hear the pope speak. CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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9:30 a.m.
The pope will visit Ground Zero, the site of the disaster at the World Trade Center. CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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2:30 p.m.
A Mass at Yankee Stadium will bring the historic visit to a close. The 200th anniversary of the Baltimore Archdiocese's designation as an archdiocese, as well as the birth of four dioceses -- Boston; New York; Louisville, Ky.; and Philadelphia -- will be highlighted during the Mass. CBSNews.com LIVE Webcast.
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8 p.m.
The pope leaves JFK International Airport for Rome.
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Credits:
CBS/United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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