The news service , the official publication of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops , said Chaput made the announcement Thursday before giving his homily during the opening Mass of the Tekakwitha Conference in Fargo , North Dakota . Trip to Philadelphia would be Francis ' first visit to U.S. as Pope . Francis accepted invitation from Philadelphia archbishop , Catholic News Service reported . Francis ' visit likely to resonate with growing Latino population .
Trip to Philadelphia would be Francis ' first visit to U.S. as Pope . Francis accepted invitation from Philadelphia archbishop , Catholic News Service reported . Francis ' visit likely to resonate with growing Latino population .