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Pope Benedict XVI will visit New York City during his first trip to the United States, and plans for the visit include a stop at ground zero before leading a public Mass at Yankee Stadium.

Archbishop Pietro Sambi told the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Monday that Benedict will travel to Washington and New York from April 15-20.

On April 18, the pope will address the United Nations and participate in an ecumenical service at a New York parish, according to the Archdiocese of New York.

A morning Mass with priests, deacons and members of religious orders will be held on April 19 in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, followed by a visit to Saint Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, where the Pope will participate in an event with youth and young people.

Pope Benedict will spend his last day in New York by visiting ground zero, and by celebrating the Mass in Yankee Stadium.