by Dan Stamm

The Pope himself said he is likely coming to the City of Brotherly Love. NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson told the "Today" show Thursday that she spoke to Pope Francis during his recent flight to South Korea.

Thompson said she asked His Holiness in Italian if he would be attending the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year. "He said 'yes,' and he mentioned World Family Day," said Thompson.

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Source: http://www.nbcwashington.com/