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When Is The Pope's Speech In Philadelphia?
Pope Francis will deliver an address on religious freedom and immigration at Independence National Historic Park in Center City.
The Pope arrives in Philadelphia on Saturday.
He will deliver an address on religious freedom and immigration at Independence National Historic Park in Center City on Saturday at 4:45 p.m.
Before his speech, he will do Mass at Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, a historic church that has stood since 1864. It is the largest brownstone structure in Philadelphia. This mass is closed to the public. Pope Francis will then proceed to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, where he will meet with bishops at the chapel there. (This event is also closed to the public.)
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After his speech Saturday, the Pope will make an appearance at the Festival of Families on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Click here to view the Pope’s full schedule for his United States visit.
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