Mayor Nutter To Discuss Papal Visit At 2 p.m.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced he will discuss Pope Francis’ visit to the city during a 2 p.m. news conference, according to reports.

No specifics regarding the press conference have been released.

Pope Francis will be coming to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in September. His visit will have broad impacts on SEPTA public transit.

Pope Francis will be arriving in Philadelphia on Saturday, Sept. 26.

His tentative itinerary includes:

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

• 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