“As a Catholic and a Christian, I am really looking forward to Pope Francis’ arrival in Washington, D.C. this afternoon. I am eager to hear his address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday and am honored to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) released the following statement ahead of Pope Francis’ arrival into the United States at Joint Base Andrews today at 4 p.m.:
“As a Catholic and a Christian, I am really looking forward to Pope Francis’ arrival in Washington, D.C. this afternoon. I am eager to hear his address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday and am honored to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Pope Francis will participate in a welcome ceremony at the White House on Wednesday at 9:15 am, which is expected to draw approximately 15,000 people. Following the ceremony around 11:00 am, he will participate in a parade along the Ellipse, which is south of the White House, and the National Mall.
On Thursday, September 24, the Pope will address a joint meeting of the United States Congress around 10:00 am. Following this, he will make an appearance on the West Front of the Capitol at 11:00 am.
Click here to see a more in-depth schedule of Pope Francis’ activities while in the United States.
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Congresswoman Renee Ellmers serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and is
Chairwoman of the Republican Women’s Policy Committee.
She represents the Second District of North Carolina which includes all of Fort Bragg.
