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Pope Francis' detailed schedule for U.S. visit

Pope Francis arrives in the Capitol on Tuesday kicking off his United States tour after a historic visit to Cuba.

He will begin his six day journey starting in Washington D.C. and then will travel to New York City on Thursday, where he will hold evening prayer at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

On Sunday, the pope will wrap up his United States visit with Mass and a visit to a prison.

The pope's detailed schedule, courtesy of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, can be found below:


TUESDAY, SEPT. 22: Washington, D.C.

  • 4:00 p.m. Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23:Washington, D.C.

  • 9:15 a.m. Welcome ceremony and meeting with President Obama at the White House
  • 11:00 a.m. Papal Parade along the Ellipse and the National Mall (time approximate)
  • 11:30 a.m. Midday Prayer with the bishops of the United States, St. Matthew's Cathedral
  • 4:15 p.m. Mass of Canonization of Junipero Serra, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
A look at Pope Francis' Washington itinerary 00:34

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24:Washington, D.C., New York City

  • 9:20 a.m. Address to Joint Meeting of the United States Congress
  • 11:15 a.m. Visit to St. Patrick in the City and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
  • 4:00 p.m. Depart from Joint Base Andrews
  • 5:00 p.m. Arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport
  • 6:45 p.m. Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Patrick's Cathedral

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25: New York City

  • 8:30 a.m. Visit to the United Nations and Address to the United Nations General Assembly
  • 11:30 a.m. Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Center
  • 4:00 p.m. Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem
  • 5:00 p.m. Procession through Central Park (time approximate)
  • 6:00 p.m. Mass at Madison Square Garden
Pope Francis' New York City itinerary 00:33

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26: New York City, Philadelphia

  • 8:40 a.m. Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport
  • 9:30 a.m. Arrival at Atlantic Aviation, Philadelphia
  • 10:30 a.m. Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
  • 4:45 p.m. Visit to Independence Mall
  • 7:30 p.m. Visit to the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Pope Francis' Philadelphia itinerary highlights 00:30

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27: Philadelphia

  • 9:15 a.m. Meeting with bishops at St. Martin's Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
  • 11:00 a.m. Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
  • 4:00 p.m. Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
  • 7:00 p.m. Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families, Atlantic Aviation
  • 8:00 p.m. Departure for Rome
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