The schedule for Pope Francis’ September 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States of America was released by the Vatican June 30, 2015.
Tues., Sept. 22 (Washington)
4 p.m. Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews
Wed., Sept. 23 (Washington)
9:15 a.m. Welcome ceremony and meeting with President Obama at the White House
11:30 a.m. Midday prayer with the bishops of the United States, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
4:15 p.m. Mass of Canonization of Blessed Junípero Serra, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Thurs., Sept. 24 (Washington, New York City)
9:20 a.m. Address to joint meeting of the U.S. Congress
11:15 a.m. Visit to St. Patrick Church and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
4 p.m. Depart from Joint Base Andrews
5 p.m. Arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport
6:45 p.m. Evening prayer (vespers) at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
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Fri., Sept. 25 (New York City)
8:30 a.m. Visit to the United Nations and address to the U.N. General Assembly
11:30 a.m. Multi-religious service at 9/11 memorial and museum, World Trade Center
4 p.m. Visit to Our Lady, Queen of Angels School, East Harlem
6 p.m. Mass at Madison Square Garden
Sat., 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
Sun., Sept. 27 (Philadelphia)
9:15 a.m. Meeting with bishops at St. Martin’s Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
11 a.m. Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
4 p.m. Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
7 p.m. Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families, Atlantic Aviation
8 p.m. Departure for Rome
