Pope Francis arrived to a warm welcome on his first evening in New York where he led prayers at St. PatrickÂ’s Cathedral.

Yesterday the Argentinian Pontiff urged Congress and the nation to abolish the death penalty, fight global warming and embrace immigrants.

Today, Pope Francis will address world leaders at the UN, participate in an interfaith service at Ground Zero and take a processional drive through Central Park.

He will also celebrate Mass at Madison Square Garden.