Schedule of the apostolic journey of Pope Francis to Panama

Schedule of the apostolic journey of Pope Francis to Panama

Pope left for Panama on an Alitalia flight on Jan.23, 2019.(AFP)

Pope Francis is in Panama, Jan. 23-27, on the occasion of the 34th World Youth Day that started on Jan. 22.

Schedule of the visit of Pope Francis to Panama:

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

ROME-PANAMA

9:35     Departure by air from Rome/Fiumicino for Panama

16:30   Arrival at Tocumen International Airport in Panama

            Official welcome

16:50   Transfer to the Apostolic Nunciature

Thursday, 24 January 2019

PANAMA

9:45     Welcome ceremony at the main entrance of Palacio de las Garzas – Presidency of the Republic

            Courtesy visit to the President of the Republic in Palacio de las Garzas – Presidency of the Republic

10:40   Meeting with the Authorities, with the Diplomatic Corps and with Representatives of Society in Palacio Bolivar – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

11:15   Meeting with Central American Bishops in the Church of San Francisco de Asis

17:30   Welcome ceremony and opening of WYD at Campo Santa Maria la Antigua – Cinta Costera

Friday, 25 January 2019

PANAMA

10:30   Penitential liturgy with young detainees in the Centro de Cumplimiento de Menores Las Garzas de Pacora

11:50   Transfer by helicopter to the Apostolic Nunciature

17:30   Via Crucis with young people at Campo Santa Maria la Antigua – Cinta Costera

Saturday, 26 January 2019

PANAMA

9:15     Holy Mass with the dedication of the altar of the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria la Antigua with priests, consecrated persons and lay movements

12:15   Lunch with young people in the San José Major Seminary

18:30   Vigil with young people at Campo San Juan Pablo II – Metro Park

Sunday, 27 January 2019

PANAMA-ROME

8:00     Holy Mass for World Youth Day at Campo San Juan Pablo II – Metro Park

10:45   Visit to the Casa Hogar del Buen Samaritano

            Angelus

16:30   Meeting with the WYD volunteers in the Rommel Fernandez Stadium

18:00   Farewell ceremony at Panama International Airport

18:15   Departure by air for Rome

Monday, 28 January 2019

PANAMA-ROME

11:50   Arrival at Rome-Ciampino International Airport

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Time zones:

Rome:     +1h UTC

Panama: - 5h UTC

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