The White House says the Obamas will make the rare trip to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, just outside Washington, on Sept. 22 to formally welcome Francis on his first-ever U.S. visit.
The pontiff is scheduled to arrive in Washington after stops in Cuba.
In the U.S., Francis will meet privately with Obama, becoming just the third pope to ever visit the White House.
On Sept. 24, he heads to the Capitol to become the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress.