News September 28, 2015
Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to the United States of America
The historic visit of Pope Francis to the United States spanned five days, three cities, and 18 major events. View videos, read the full transcripts of the talks, and find special coverage of the Dallas Papal Mass watching event here!
Pope in the Park - Pope Francis Mass Watching Party
3:00 PM CST - Klyde Warren Park, downtown Dallas, Texas
- Video: Thousands watch papal Mass on big screen at Dallas park - dallasnews.com
- Thousands pack Klyde Warren Park for papal mass broadcast - wfaa.com
- Crowd Gathers for Papal Mass in Klyde Warren Park - nbcdfw.com
- Large crowd attends "Pope in the Park" in Dallas - fox4news.com
Transcripts and Video of Pope Francis events in the United States
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Washington, D.C.
Arrival at Washington (4:00 PM EDT)
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Washington, D.C.
White House, Welcome Ceremony, speech (9:30 AM EDT)
Meeting with the Bishops of the United States of America at St Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C. (11:30 AM EDT)
Holy Mass and Canonization of Blessed Fr. Junipero Serra at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. (4:15 PM EDT)
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. and New York, NY
Visit to the Congress of the United States of America (9:20 AM EDT)
Visit to the Charitable Center of St. Patrick Parish and meeting with the homeless in Washington, D.C. (11:15 AM EDT)
Vespers with the Clergy, Men and Women Religious at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York (6:30 PM EDT)
Friday, September 25, 2015
New York, NY
Visit to the Headquarters of the United Nations (8:30 AM EDT)
Greeting to the personnel of the United Nations
Meeting with the members of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization
Visit to Ground Zero (11:15 AM EDT)
Prayer of the Holy Father during the Interreligious Meeting at the Ground Zero Memorial
Interreligious encounter at the Ground Zero memorial
Visit to "Our Lady, Queen of the Angels" School and meeting with children and families of migrants (4:00 PM EDT)
Holy Mass at the Madison Square Garden in New York (5:30 PM EDT)
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
Holy Mass with the Bishops, Clergy, Men and Women Religious of Pennsylvania gathered at the Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul in Philadelphia (10:30 AM EDT)
Meeting for Religious Liberty with the Hispanic community and other immigrants at the Independence Mall in Philadelphia (4:30 PM EDT)
Festival of families and vigil of prayer at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia (7:30 PM EDT)
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
Meeting with victims of sexual abuse at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia (9:00 AM EDT)
Meeting with bishops taking part in the World Meeting of Families gathered at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia (9:15 AM EDT)
Visit to detainees at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia (10:50 AM EDT)
Holy Mass concluding the World Meeting of Families at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia (4:00 PM EDT)
Greeting to the organizing committee, volunteers and benefactors at the International Airport of Philadelphia (6:50 PM EDT)