Catholic Media Journal

As announced in November, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI will make his first visit as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church to the United States this April. Pope Benedict XVI will arrive in Washington on April 15, travel to New York City April 18, and return to the Vatican on April 20.

The trip is historic, especially since the Holy Father will address the United Nations General Assembly, meet with President George Bush and visit Ground Zero. There will be several public events during the visit, including Masses at Nationals Park in Washington and Yankee Stadium in New York.

The schedule of events, along with other information about the Papal visit, is available online on the Papal Visit website from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.