A comprehensive itinerary for Pope Francis’s visit to Philadelphia, Sept. 26-27 has been announced:
Saturday, Sept. 26
Morning
- Atlantic Aviation: Private Arrival.
- The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Mass Celebrating the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Afternoon
- Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: Greeting of the Holy Father by the Seminarians.
- Independence Hall: (Outdoor; Overlooking Independence Mall) “We Hold These Truths…”
- Address by Pope Francis (Expected Themes: Religious Liberty and Immigration).
- The Benjamin Franklin Parkway: Evening: The Festival of Families
Sunday, Sept. 27.
Morning
- Saint Martin’s Chapel at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary:
- Address to Cardinals + Bishops attending World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015.
- Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility: Visit with Prisoners and Select Families.
Afternoon
- The Benjamin Franklin Parkway: The Papal Mass (Projected: 4 p.m. EST).
Evening
- A Celebration of World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Supporters + Volunteers:
- Atlantic Aviation: Official Departure Ceremony.
Hat tip John Jushchyshyn