Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Itinerary for Papal visit to Cesena and Bologna

Last week, the Holy See Press Office announced plans for the Holy Father, Pope Francis to visit the northern-Italian cities of Cesena and Bologna on October 1 of this year.  His Holiness' pastoral visit coincides with the 300th anniversary of the birth of Pope Pius VI (born Giannangelo Braschi) who was born in 1717 in Cesena.  Pope Pius VI served as Supreme Pontiff from 15 February 1775 until his death on 29 August 1799.

Pope Francis will make the trip at the invitation of Archbishop Matteo Maria Zuppi of Bologna and Bishop Douglas Regattieri of Cesena-Sarsina. A communique released by the Archdiocese of Bologna says the Pope’s pastoral visit occurs on the occasion of the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress, at which event the faithful are invited to renew their efforts towards the diffusion, knowledge, and understanding of Sacred Scripture.


Itinerary for the visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis
to Cesena and Bologna

07.00   Departure from Vatican Heliport

08.00   Arrival in helicopter at the Hippodrome of Cesena

            Meeting with local people in Piazza del Popolo

            Meeting with clergy, young people, and families in the Cathedral

10.00   Departure in helicopter from Hippodrome of Cesena

10.20   Arrival in Bologna

            Visit to the regional Hub of Via Mattei

            Meeting with young immigrants landed upon the Italian coast

12.00   Angelus in Piazza Grande, with participation of representatives of the world of work  

12.30   Lunch with poor people in the Basilica of San Petronio

14.30   Meeting with the clergy in the Cathedral

15.30   Meeting with university staff & students - San Domenico Basilica
17.00   Celebration of Holy Mass

18.45   Departure in helicopter from Bologna and return to the Vatican

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