Pope Francis at The Catholic University of America
Holy Father is the third Pope to visit Catholic University’s campus
“This doesn’t happen anywhere else,” said student Nate Sarmir when he heard the news that Pope Francis will visit The Catholic University of America in September. “We are welcoming our third Pope to campus. No other U.S. university has hosted a Pope more than once.” Students have had unique opportunities to help prepare for the Pope’s visit and to welcome him to campus.
The Papal Mass
Thousands Gather on University Mall
Pope Francis comes to the Catholic University campus to celebrate the Canonization Mass of Blessed Junípero Serra on the East Portico of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with the congregation assembled on the University Mall.
Walk with Francis
CUA community challenged to pray, learn, serve with the Holy Father
In response to Pope Francis’s visit to campus, Catholic University’s Office of Campus Ministry initiated a series of events with the theme “Walk with Francis: Joy of the Gospel.” CUA students, alumni, faculty, and staff have walked in solidarity with our Holy Father through prayer, learning, and service. More than 500 members of the CUA community took part in the Serve with Francis Day on Sept. 13.
From the News Blog
- Linda Plitt Donaldson: A Pope for Social WorkersIn this last of my blogs about Pope Francis, I want to express that Pope Francis’s visit to the United States makes clear that he is certainly a [...]Read more
- Thrill of a Lifetime: The Pope in Our PresenceHe is often called the “people’s pope” and that couldn’t have been more evident than when Pope Francis arrived on CUA’s campus just before 4:00 [...]Read more
- Pope Francis Challenges Congregation: ‘Rejoice in the Lord Always’After months of preparation, involving thousands of people from the University community, more than 25,000 people flocked to the campus of The [...]Read more
