A crowd of more than 25,000 people gathers on the University Mall for the papal Mass on Sept. 23, 2015
Pope at CUA
Third Papal Visit Highlights a Special Relationship
Pope Francis came to the campus of The Catholic University of America on Sept. 23, 2015. The Pope’s visit, which marked the third time a Pope has come here, highlights the special role Catholic University plays as the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded by the nation’s bishops and chartered by the Holy See to confer ecclesiastical degrees.
Students at Catholic University had unique opportunities to participate in preparing for the papal visit and welcoming Pope Francis when he arrived on campus.
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- Pope Francis Has Arrived at Catholic UniversityPope Francis drove onto campus at 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Standing in the Popemobile, he greeted cheering people along the way around [...]Read more
