Pope Francis' programme for
Apostolic Visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families
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The Holy See's Press Office announces Pope Francis' schedule
for his upcoming Apostolic Visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families,
August 25-26.
Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of
Families begins on Saturday morning, 25 August, when he departs from Rome and
arrives in Dublin at 10:30.
Official Welcome and Visit with Civil Authorities
The official welcome ceremony will take place at the
Presidential Residence in Áras an Uachtaráin at 11:15, followed by a courtesy
visit to the President. At Dublin Castle, Pope Francis will meet with Civil
Authorities and members of the Diplomatic Corp at 12:10.
Visit to the Cathedral and Homeless Centre
In the early afternoon, Pope Francis will visit Saint Mary’s
Pro-Cathedral and greet those gathered. He will then go to the Capuchin
Fathers’ Reception Centre and will visit a number of homeless families in
private.
Festival of Families
The Holy Father will conclude his day with the Festival of
Families at Croke Park Stadium set to begin at 7:30.
Visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock
On Sunday, Pope Francis will travel to Knock to visit to the
Shrine and the recitation of the Angelus.
Holy Mass in Phoenix Park and meeting with Bishops
After returning to Dublin, Pope Francis will preside over an
afternoon Liturgy at Phoenix Park after which a meeting with the Bishops of
Ireland will take place in a convent of Dominican Sisters.
Departure
After a farewell ceremony at 6:30 in the evening, Pope Francis
will depart for Rome. He is expected to touch down at Rome’s Ciampino’s airport
at 11pm.
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