Here is the schedule for Pope Francis’ September 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States of America as released by the Vatican on June 30. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 (Washington, D.C.)
- 4 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
- 11:30 a.m. Midday Prayer with the bishops of the United States, St. Matthew Cathedral
- 4:15 p.m. Mass of Canonization of Junipero Serra, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
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 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 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 p.m. Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem
- 6 p.m. Mass at Madison Square Garden
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
Sunday, Sept. 27 (Philadelphia)
- 9:15 a.m. Meeting with bishops at St. Martin 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
