Will the Pope endorse Tom Faranda’s Folly while he’s in New York?

You never know –

The apostolic nuncio announced the Pope’s upcoming trip to the United States at the opening of the U.S. bishops’ meeting on Monday. Here’s the Pope’s itinerary:

• April 15: Arrival in Washington.
• April 16: 81st birthday; official welcome at White House.
• April 16, afternoon: Address to the U.S. bishops’ conference.
• April 17: Celebration of Mass at the Washington Nationals stadium.
• April 17, later: Address at Catholic University of America.
• April 18, morning: Address to the United Nations.
• April 18, afternoon: Ecumenical meeting.
• April 19: Anniversary of election; Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
• April 19, later: Meeting with youth.
• April 20: Visit to Ground Zero
• April 20, afternoon: Mass at Yankee Stadium.