Pope Francis' First U.S. Visit
By SHANNON GALLAGHER and JOEY TRULL
Capital News Service
Capital News Service
Pope Francis begins his U.S. visit on Sept. 22, arriving at Joint Base Andrews. He will be appearing and speaking at many locations including the White House, Congress, the Papal Parade and churches before heading to New York. Click an icon on the map for more information on each location. Source: popefrancisvisit.com
TUESDAY, 9/22
- Arrival in Washington at Joint Base Andrews U.S. Air Force - 4:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 9/23
- White House Welcoming Ceremony - 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Papal Parade in Washington D.C. - 11:00 a.m.
- Midday Prayer with U.S. Bishops at St. Matthew’s Cathedral - 11:30 a.m.
- Junipero Serra Canonization Mass at Shrine of the Immaculate Conception - 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, 9/24
- Address to Joint Meeting of Congress - 9:20 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Appearance at West Front of the Capitol - 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Visit to St. Patrick’s Church and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington - 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Depart for New York, NY - 4:00 p.m.