Pope Benedict XVI Blog

The pope's schedule

Staten Island Advance
Monday, March 03, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI has a crowded agenda for his first visit to the United States as pope. Here's a look at where he'll be and what he'll be doing from his arrival to his departure Tuesday, April 15 Arrives at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington, D.C., where, as a head of state, he will be welcomed by President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush and the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, leader of the Vatican's U.S. diplomatic corps Wednesday, April 16 Morning meeting at the White House with President Bush. Evening meeting with U.S. bishops at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, on the grounds of Catholic University of America Thursday, April 17 Morning mass at Washington Nationals Stadium. Afternoon meeting at Catholic University with presidents of Catholic universities and diocesan heads of education. Later, a meeting with representatives of other religions at the John Paul II Cultural Center Friday, April 18 Morning arrival at JFK Airport, met by Cardinal Edward Egan and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Helicopter flight to United Nations to address the General Assembly. Lunch at the Manhattan residence of Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations. Afternoon address to ecumenical clergy at the Church of Saint Joseph in Manhattan Saturday, April 19 Morning mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral for priests, deacons and members of religious orders. Lunch at the cardinal's residence. Afternoon prayer service with special-needs youth at St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers, followed by an outdoor youth rally on the seminary grounds Sunday, April 20 Morning prayer service at Ground Zero with 24 people who survived the terrorist attacks or lost loved ones, and first responders. Afternoon mass at Yankee Stadium. Evening departure from JFK.

posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 2:58 PM