Pope Francis Sends Message to Philadelphia Ahead of Visit

Pope Francis sent a personal video message to the city of Philadelphia on September 20. The World Meeting of Families and Archbishop Charles J. Chaput released the video ahead of the pope’s visit to the city. Francis said in the video he looks forward to greeting the pilgrims and the people of Philadelphia. “I will be there because you will be there.”

Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia will take place the World Meeting of Families, a congress of the faithful that features speakers. He will be holding Mass during the event. Credit: Facebook/Archbishop Charles J. Chaput