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Vatican Releases Pope's Itinerary For Philadelphia Visit
Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, which is scheduled from Sept. 22 to 27.

The Vatican has released the itinerary for the Pope’s historic visit to Philadelphia in September.
Pope Francis will be at the World Meeting of Families, which is being held from September 22 through September 27. His two-day visit is expected to attract more than 1.5 million visitors to the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Here is his itinerary for the Philadelphia portion of his trip, according to the Vatican:
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Saturday, Sept. 26
- 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
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- 9:15 a.m. Meeting with bishops at at St. Martin’s Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
- 11:00 a.m. Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
- 4:00 p.m. Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- 7:00 p.m. Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families, Atlantic Aviation
- 8:00 p.m. Departure for Rome
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