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Pope Francis Will Travel Through Central Park On NYC Visit

Pope Francis Will Travel Through Central Park On NYC Visit

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Pope Francis waves as he arrives in the popemobile to deliver a mass at Nu Guazu field in the outskirts of Asuncion, Paraguay on July 12, 2015.JUAN MABROMATA—AFP/Getty Images

September 1, 2015 11:43 AM EDT

Pope Francis will travel through Central Park when he visits New York City on September 24-26.

Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed the news in a tweet.

Truly honored to announce His Holiness @Pontifex will travel through Central Park during his NYC visit: http://t.co/Pz2xqFA9OY
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) September 1, 2015

The historic procession is set to take place on September 25.

Tickets will be required and will be randomly distributed online here to residents of New York state. The complete schedule of the papal visit can be found here.

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Write to Tanya Basu at tanya.basu@time.com