The aircraft carrying the Holy Father on his return from the Apostolic Voyage in Colombia landed at Rome's Ciampino airport around 12:50pm local time today.
The Pope returned to the Vatican at approximately 1:50pm, after having visited the Basilica of Saint Mary Major as he usually does to thank Our Lady, the Salus Populi Romani for the safe completion of his Apostolic Journey.
During the flight which began last evening in Cartagena and made its way to Rome, passing over the Dutch Antilles, the United States (Ocean and Puerto Rico), Portugal (Azores), Spain, France and finally Italy, the Holy Father sent telegrams to the respective Heads of State.
Dutch Antilles
His Majesty, Willem-Alexander
King of the Netherlands
En route to Rome at the conclusion of my Apostolic visit to Colombia, I greet the people of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, praying for the blessing of peace, health and prosperity.
Franciscus
United States - Ocean and Puerto Rico
The Honorable Donald Trump
President of the United States of America
Washington
As I fly through United States airspace following my Apostolic visit to Colombia, I once again pray for Your Excellency and your fellow citizens, tat all of you may continue to enjoy the abundant blessings of Almighty God.
Franciscus
Portugal - Azores
His Excellency, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
President of the Portuguese Republic
Lisbon
As my return journey to Rome takes me once more through your airspace, I cordially renew my prayers that all the Portuguese people may be blessed with the abundant blessings of Almighty God.
Francis
Spain
His Majesty, King Filipe VI
King of Spain
Madrid
Returning to Rome following my Apostolic Visit to Colombia, I once again send warm greetings to Your Majesty, the members of the Royal Family and the people of Spain, with renewed prayers for the security, wellbeing and prosperity of all.
Francisus
France
His Excellency, Emmanuel Macron
President of the French Republic
Paris
Returning from my Apostolic Visit to Colombia, I once again greet Your Excellency and your fellow citizens, willingly invoking upon you and all the French people abundant blessings of Almighty God.
Franciscus
Re-entry into Italy
His Excellency, Sergio Mattarella
President of the Italian Republic
Quirinale Palace 00187 Rome
Returning from my Apostolic Voyage in Colombia, where I met many of the faithful and representatives of that beloved nation who are strong in faith and desiring to grow both spiritually and socially, I express to You, Mister President, my cordial greetings and assure you of a special prayer for the good, serenity and prosperity of the Italian people, upon whom I affectionately invoke my blessing.
Franciscus
The Pope returned to the Vatican at approximately 1:50pm, after having visited the Basilica of Saint Mary Major as he usually does to thank Our Lady, the Salus Populi Romani for the safe completion of his Apostolic Journey.
Telegrams to Heads of State
during the flight from Cartagena to Rome
During the flight which began last evening in Cartagena and made its way to Rome, passing over the Dutch Antilles, the United States (Ocean and Puerto Rico), Portugal (Azores), Spain, France and finally Italy, the Holy Father sent telegrams to the respective Heads of State.
Dutch Antilles
His Majesty, Willem-Alexander
King of the Netherlands
En route to Rome at the conclusion of my Apostolic visit to Colombia, I greet the people of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, praying for the blessing of peace, health and prosperity.
Franciscus
United States - Ocean and Puerto Rico
The Honorable Donald Trump
President of the United States of America
Washington
As I fly through United States airspace following my Apostolic visit to Colombia, I once again pray for Your Excellency and your fellow citizens, tat all of you may continue to enjoy the abundant blessings of Almighty God.
Franciscus
Portugal - Azores
His Excellency, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
President of the Portuguese Republic
Lisbon
As my return journey to Rome takes me once more through your airspace, I cordially renew my prayers that all the Portuguese people may be blessed with the abundant blessings of Almighty God.
Francis
Spain
His Majesty, King Filipe VI
King of Spain
Madrid
Returning to Rome following my Apostolic Visit to Colombia, I once again send warm greetings to Your Majesty, the members of the Royal Family and the people of Spain, with renewed prayers for the security, wellbeing and prosperity of all.
Francisus
France
His Excellency, Emmanuel Macron
President of the French Republic
Paris
Returning from my Apostolic Visit to Colombia, I once again greet Your Excellency and your fellow citizens, willingly invoking upon you and all the French people abundant blessings of Almighty God.
Franciscus
Re-entry into Italy
His Excellency, Sergio Mattarella
President of the Italian Republic
Quirinale Palace 00187 Rome
Returning from my Apostolic Voyage in Colombia, where I met many of the faithful and representatives of that beloved nation who are strong in faith and desiring to grow both spiritually and socially, I express to You, Mister President, my cordial greetings and assure you of a special prayer for the good, serenity and prosperity of the Italian people, upon whom I affectionately invoke my blessing.
Franciscus
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