Mass at the cathedral basilica of st. Peter and paul in philadelphia. This is a live look inside the basilica where the mass is the popes first public event of the day. Its a day that will include a visit to prison inmates, then to Independence Mall before an Evening Concert metering Aretha Franklin. Pope francis arrived at the basilica less than an hour ago, he traveled by helicopter from manhattan to Jfk International airport and then boarded a flight for the city of brotherinlaw love. Downtown philly is said to be empty of cars. Lana zach has more. Reporter pope francis has arrived in philadelphia. Greeting pope here the bowes family, richard a former policeman shot in the line of duty, bernadette who held her family together through his recovery and their three children. Just meeting him is a blessing. Them symbolic of the world meeting of families, the primary reason for for the popes visit to the United States. On the popes agenda today mass at the basilica of saints peter and pa
Say is like no other. Pope francis wrapping his visit to u. S. City celebrating mass inside Madison Square garden. Clawing his homily with friendly reminder. Dont forget to pray for me. L. Reporter jam packed day began with landmark address before the General Assembly at the united nations. If next stop multireligious service at the 9 11 memorial. Where pope francis also took the time to pray and place flowers on the the victims offering blessings for the family. Solemn morning then took in up lifting turn in the afternoon. If with the visit to our quep of april jelly school in east harlem. Tell class ramp third and fourth graders sing and laughing. Then on the move again with lines of people snaking in and around central park f. Pope waving and smiling to the chosen one which had to have particular equity for the glimpse after the lottery new york residents ended with 8 80,000 fight with new york and dc down tomorrow he leaves for the final leg of his u. S. Trip philadelphia. Where mo