Itinerary of the Holy Father Pope Francis at the World Meeting of Families in Ireland on 25 and 26 August

Saturday 25 August 2018

ROMA-DUBLIN

08:15

Departure by plane from Rome/Fiumicino for Dublin

10:30

Arrival at Dublin International Airport

OFFICIAL WELCOME

10:45

Transfer to Áras an Uachtaráin

11:15

Arrival at the Presidential Residence

WELCOME CEREMONY in front of the main entrance of the Residence

11:30

COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT in the Presidential Residence

12:00

Transfer to Dublin Castle

12:10

Arrival at Dublin Castle

MEETING WITH AUTHORITIES, CIVIL SOCIETY AND DIPLOMATIC CORPS in Dublin Castle

Speech of the Holy Father

15:30

Arrival at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral

VISIT to the CATHEDRAL

Greeting of the Holy Father

16:15

Transfer to the Day Centre of the Capuchin Fathers

16:30

PRIVATE VISIT to the DAY CENTRE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES of the CAPUCHIN FATHERS

19:30

Arrival at Croke Park Stadium

19:45

FEAST OF FAMILIES in Croke Park Stadium

Speech of the Holy Father

Sunday 26 August 2018

DUBLINO-KNOCK-DUBLINO-ROMA

08:40

Departure by plane for Knock

09:20

Arrival at the Airport in Knock

Immediate transfer to the Shrine

09:45

Arrival at Knock Shrine

VISIT to the CHAPEL of Knock Shrine

ANGELUS on the square in front of the Shrine

Angelus of the Holy Father

10:45

Transfer to the airport in Knock

11:10

Arrival at the airport in Knock

11:15

Departure by plane for Dublin

11:50

Arrival at Dublin International Airport

Lunch with the Papal Delegation

14:30

Arrival at Phoenix Park

15:00

HOLY MASS in Phoenix Park

Homily of the Holy Father

MEETING WITH THE BISHOPS in the Convent of the Dominican Sisters

Speech of the Holy Father

18:30

Arrival at Dublin International Airport

FAREWELL CEREMONY

18:45

Departure by plane for Roma/Ciampino

23:00

Arrival at the Airport of Roma/Ciampino