For the first time, His Holiness, Pope Francis will visit
New York City on September 24th-26th, 2015.
On September 25th, Pope Francis will greet thousands of
guests in a historic procession through Central Park. Tickets are required for
the Central Park Procession. Residents of New York State may enter to receive
two (2) tickets via a ticket giveaway contest. Space is limited and
entrants will be randomly selected to receive tickets. The Central Park Papal
Procession ticket giveaway contest will open on September 3rd and close on
September 7th. To enter, please return to this page or call 311 between
September 3rd - 7th.
Papal Visit Schedule
Thursday, September 24
5:00 pm Arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport
6:45 pm Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Friday, September 25
8:30 am Visit to the United Nations and Address to the United Nations General Assembly
11:30 am Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Center
4:00 pm Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem
6:00 pm Mass at Madison Square Garden
Saturday, September 26
8:40 am Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport
5:00 pm Arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport
6:45 pm Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Friday, September 25
8:30 am Visit to the United Nations and Address to the United Nations General Assembly
11:30 am Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Center
4:00 pm Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem
6:00 pm Mass at Madison Square Garden
Saturday, September 26
8:40 am Departure John F. Kennedy International Airport