VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis confirmed on Nov. 17 that he will make his first papal visit to the United States in September to attend an international meeting in Philadelphia on the theme of family, as part of an American journey that is also expected to include a stop in New York.
New York Times: Pope Francis confirms he will visit the United States next year
Pope Francis waves as he addresses the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's square during his Sunday Angelus prayer on Aug. 24, 2014 at the Vatican.
