Pope to visit Dublin

This morning, the Holy See Press Centre published the itinerary for the Holy Father's upcoming visit to Dublin (Ireland) where he will participate in the World Meeting of Families.

Itinerary for the voyage of the Holy Father, Pope Francis

during the World Meeting of Families

Saturday, 25 August 2018
8:15am
Departure by aircraft from Rome's Fumicino International Airport

10:30am
Arrival at the Dublin International Airport
Official welcome

10:45am
Transfer to Áras an Uachtaráin

11:15am
Arrival at the Presidential residence
Welcome ceremony outside the main entrance of the residence

11:30am
Courtesy visit to the President at the Presidential residence

12:00pm
Transfer to Dublin Castle

12:10pm
Arrival at Dublin Castle
Meeting with Authorities, Civil society and members of the Diplomatic Corps inside Dublin Castle
Speech by the Holy Father

3:30pm
Arrival at Saint Mary's Pro-Cathedral
Visit of the Cathedral
Greetings by the Holy Father

4:15pm
Transfer to the Capuchin Fathers' welcome centre

4:30pm
Private visit to the welcome centre for homeless families

7:30pm
Arrival at Croke Park Stadium

7:45pm
Festival of Families in Croke Park Stadium
Speech by the Holy Father

Sunday, 26 August 2018
8:40am
Departure by aircraft for Knock

9:20am
Arrival at the airport in Knock
Immediate transfer to the Shrine

9:45am
Arrival at the Shrine of Knock
Visit to the Chapel inside the Shrine
Angelus outside the Shine

10:45am
Transfer to the airport in Knock

11:10am
Arrival at the airport in Knock

11:15am
Departure of the aircraft for Dublin

11:50am
Arrival at the airport in Dublin
Lunch with the Papal party

2:30pm
Arrival at Phoenix Park

3:00pm
Mass in Phoenix Park
Homily by the Holy Father

Meeting with the Bishops inside the Convent of the Dominican Sisters
Speech by the Holy Father

6:30pm
Arrival at the airport in Dublin
Departure ceremony

6:45pm
Departure of the aircraft for the return flight to Rome

11:00pm
Arrival at the Ciampino International Airport in Rome