The Vatican has released the Pope’s itinerary for his visit to the U.S. which will begin in Washington DC on September 22 and end in Philadelphia on September 27.

The Holy Father’s itinerary is as follows:

Tuesday, September 22 12:30 pm Departure from Santiago de Cuba’s International Airport 4 pm Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base. Official welcome.

Wednesday, September 23 (Washington DC) 9.15 am Meeting with President Obama at the White House 11.30 am Midday Prayer with the bishops of the United States, St. Matthew’s Cathedral 4.15 pm Mass of Canonisation of Junipero Serra, Basilicia of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Thursday, September 24 (Washington DC, New York City) 9.20 am Address to Joint Session of the United States Congress 11.15 am Visit to St. Patrick in the City and Catholic Charities of the Arch of Washington 4 pm Depart from Joint Base Andrews 5 pm Arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport 6.45 pm Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Friday, September 25 (New York City) 8.30 am Visit to the United Nations and Address to the United Nations General Assembly 11.30 am Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Centre 4 pm Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem 6 pm Mass at Madison Square Garden

Saturday, September 26 (New York City, Philadelphia) 8.40 am Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport 9.30 am Arrival at Atlantic Aviation, Philadelphia 10.30 am Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia 4.45 pm Visit to Independence Mall 7.30 pm Visit to the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, September 27 (Philadelphia) 9.15 am Meeting with bishops at St Martin’s Chapel, St Charles Borromeo Seminary 11 am Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility 4 pm Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway 7 pm Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families, Atlantic Aviation 8 pm Departure for Rome