FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2015
 
CARDINAL DOLAN'S STATEMENT ON THE RELEASE OF THE PAPAL VISIT SCHEDULE
 
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, today released the following statement on the official announcement of the schedule of Pope Francis' September visit:

"While the visit of Pope Francis to New York will be relatively brief—only about thirty-six hours or so €“  I am confident that his presence here among us will have a profound and lasting impact on all New Yorkers.  As Catholics, we rejoice in knowing that our Holy Father is coming to visit us, and we eagerly look forward to showing him how our faith is being put into action in this community.  As New Yorkers, we know that we can offer an example to the entire world of how people of different faiths can not only live together in peace and harmony, but also come together in a spirit of mutual cooperation and respect for one another.  Most of all, we look forward to having the opportunity to join with Pope Francis in prayer, as we praise God for the many gifts He has given us, and ask for the Lord's grace and wisdom in helping us continue to reach out in love and mercy to those less fortunate than us."

Click here for a  schedule in Italian.
Click here for a  schedule in English.

To follow the visit, and for more information, please go to  www.popefrancisnyc.org.br style=”font-family: ptsans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;” />
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