A quick visit to Florence

The Holy See's Press Office has released the schedule for the Holy Father's upcoming visit to Prato and Florence to mark the occasion of the 5th National Convention of the Italian Church.

Itinerary for the visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis

to Prato and Florence

Tuesday, 10 November 2015
7:00am
Departure of the helicopter from the Vatican

8:00am
Arrival at the community sports field in Prato

8:15am
Visit to the Cathedral of Prato
Meeting with labourers in the Cathedral Square
(Speech by the Holy Father)

9:00am
Departure for Florence

9:15am
Arrival at the Luigi Ridolfi Stadium in Florence

9:45am
Visit to the Baptistry in Florence

10:00am
Meeting with participants in the National Convention of the Italian Church in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
(Speech by the Holy Father)

12:00pm
Recitation of the Angelus and greetings to the sick in the Basilica of the Most Holy Annunciation

12:30pm
Lunch with the poor at the Table of Saint Francis the Poor in Annunciation Square

3:15pm
Mass in the Artennio Franchi Stadium
(Homily by the Holy Father)

4:45pm
Final greetings to Authorities in the Luigi Ridolfi Stadium

5:00pm
Departure of the helicopter from Florence

6:00pm
Arrival of the helicopter at the Vatican