WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) — Pope Francis is visiting the White House on Wednesday, where he will be met by hundreds, including President Barack Obama.
Francis will be praised by Obama during a speech, according to prepared remarks released by the White House.
After the White House event, the highly anticipated Papal Parade begins along Washington D.C.’s Ellipse and National Mall about 11 a.m., leading to a midday prayer with U.S. bishops at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.
On Thursday, the pope will address a joint meeting of Congress at 9:20 a.m. before visiting the St. Patrick Catholic Church and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington starting about 11 a.m.
After visiting Washington D.C., the pope will head to New York City and Philadelphia.
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