Rundown on where pope will visit on US trip

A look at the sites Pope Francis will visit this week while in the United States:

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE

Pope Francis will arrive in the United States on Tuesday afternoon through Andrews Air Force Base. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will greet the pope.

THE WHITE HOUSE

Francis will visit the White House on Wednesday morning. He will be greeted as most heads of state are, with his car pulling slowly up the South Lawn’s driveway to the spot where a red carpet will be rolled out and the Obamas will be waiting.

Thousands of invited guests will gather on the lawn to receive Francis.

The anthems of the United States and the Vatican will play, following military honors that include a 21-gun salute and band members dressed in colonial garb. Obama will welcome the pope with remarks followed by a reciprocal address from Francis. They will then head inside the White House and reappear on the balcony.

Inside, Francis will sign the official guest book. He and Obama will exchange gifts before meeting in the Oval Office.

Following the visit, the Pope will travel in the Popemobile along streets near the White House.

CATHEDRAL OF ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE

Francis will meet with all the U.S. bishops and say the midday prayer.

BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Francis will celebrate Mass with a crowd of about 30,000. The Mass will serve as a canonization for Franciscan missionary Junipero Serra. The elevation of the California missionary will give the U.S. its first Hispanic saint. Serra died in 1784.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

The university’s mall will host a crowd of Hispanic Catholics and Washington-area parishioners to celebrate Mass with Francis.

U.S. CAPITOL

On Thursday morning, Francis will visit the U.S. Capitol to address a joint session of Congress, the first time a pope will address the body of 434 House members and 100 senators. Also expected to attend: members of the Supreme Court and the Cabinet.

Large video screens are being set up on the West Front of the Capitol facing the National Mall so thousands can watch Francis’ speech from outside.

After the address, the pope is expected to appear on the Capitol balcony.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

After addressing Congress, Francis will make a brief visit to St. Patrick’s Church, the oldest Catholic Church in the nation’s capital. Then he will visit the headquarters for Catholic Charities next door.

The visit is his last stop in Washington before he heads to New York.

ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL

After arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday evening, Francis will be taken to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan for evening prayers.

UNITED NATIONS

On Friday morning, Francis will address diplomats and world leaders just before the opening of the summit at the United Nations General Assembly that will focus on goals in combating poverty and protecting the environment.

NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM

The museum and memorial commemorating those lost in the Sept. 11 attacks in lower Manhattan and the events of that day will be the site of a multi-faith service in which the pope will participate.

OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL

Six students from third and fourth grades will meet Francis, along with other children from the city’s Catholic schools.

CENTRAL PARK

Francis is due to take a processional through part of the park.

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

The pope’s final event in New York City will be a Mass on Friday evening at Madison Square Garden, which can hold around 18,000 people.

The pope leaves for Philadelphia on Saturday morning.

CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF STS. PETER AND PAUL

Francis will attend a Mass for about 1,600 local parishioners and clergy on Saturday, about an hour after he arrives from New York City.

INDEPENDENCE HALL

The red-brick structure, immortalized on the back of the $100 bill, will provide the backdrop for Francis’ speech Saturday on immigration and religious freedom.

About 40,000 people are expected to pack the lawn for Francis’ speech.

FESTIVAL OF FAMILIES CONCERT AND MASS

Organizers expect a half-million people for the Festival of Families concert celebration on Saturday and more than a million people for Francis’ Mass on Sunday.

CURRAN-FROMHOLD CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Francis is scheduled to meet with about 100 inmates and some of their families on Sunday — fulfilling a goal of his trip to visit with people incarcerated in the United States.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY

Francis is expected to stay at the seminary while in Philadelphia and will greet bishops from around the world there Sunday.

This story was originally published September 21, 2015 at 7:47 AM with the headline "Rundown on where pope will visit on US trip."