( CNN ) In addition to Philadelphia , Pope Francis told reporters Monday that he will also visit New York and Washington on his upcoming trip to the United States . In September , he is scheduled to attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia . The trip will be the popular pontiff 's first to the United States as Pope . Speaking on his flight back to Rome from the Philippines , he did not provide a detailed itinerary for the U.S. trip but said he planned to visit the United Nations and go to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington . Ex-street kid weeps as she asks Pope why God lets children suffer . `` Pope Francis is the leading global voice on issues of social justice and income inequality , '' New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement , `` and New Yorkers from all backgrounds will be tremendously humbled and honored to hear his message right here in our city later this year . '' CNN 's Justin Lear , Daniel Burke and Sarah Jorgensen contributed to this report .
New Yorkers will be `` humbled and honored to hear his message , '' mayor says . Pope Francis tells reporters his U.S. trip will include three cities . In Philadelphia , he 'll attend the World Meeting of Families .