Pope Francis to Visit NYC Later This Year

According to NBC New York, Pope Francis has confirmed he'll be coming to New York City this fall. The Pope didn't share many details, but reports indicate that a member of the tour committee said the Pope would arrive in Washington on September 22. He will visit the the White House, before leaving for New York City on the the 24th and address the United Nations general assembly on the morning of the 25th. The Pope will also visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, but will most likely celebrate mass at another venue, possibly Madison Square Garden.