The Philadelphia prison that Pope Francis plans to visit during his US trip houses a former church official sentenced for his handling of abuse complaints.
Monsignor William Lynn is serving three years after being convicted of endangering children in the archdiocese.
The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported that Lynn is at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Center while he appeals his 2012 conviction.
It's not clear if he will still be there for the pope's September 27 visit or whether he would be among the inmates picked to meet with him.
Defense lawyer Thomas Bergstrom says Lynn would no doubt welcome the experience.
The 64-year-old Lynn is the first US church official ever charged for keeping accused priests on the job. Pope Francis has condemned church officials who cover up for pedophile priests.
