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Saturday, September 26 (New York City, Philadelphia)
- 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 SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
- 4:45 p.m. Address at Independence Mall
- 7:30 p.m. Visit to the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sunday, September 27 (Philadelphia)
- 9:15 a.m. Meeting with bishops 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
The full schedule for Pope Francis’ US visit can be found at:
Schedule for Pope Francis’ September 2015 Apostolic Journey to Philadelphia. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.
The Festival of Families: Saturday, September 26 10,000 tickets were made available for this event.
ALL TICKETS ARE DISTRIBUTED
The Papal Mass: Sunday, September 27 10,000 tickets were made available for this event.
ALL TICKETS ARE DISTRIBUTED
Warning: Do NOT be scammed by anyone selling tickets to the Papal Mass.
Transportation UPDATE
PATCO Hi-Speed Line will run special schedules on Saturday, 9/26 and Sunday, 9/27. All tickets can be purchased at the stations. Online sales have ended. Information is available on the PATCO webpage dedicated to the Papal Visit
New Jersey Transit Atlantic City Rail Line will run Express Service between Atlantic City Rail Terminal and 30th St. Station in Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday during the Pope’s visit. All tickets must be purchased in advance of the weekend. Information on this service along with the RIVERLINE service can be found at:
NJ Transit website
For Atlantic City to Philadelphia info click here
For Important information on road closures during the Papal visit to Philadelphia, please visit the
NJ Department of Transportation website