Programme for visit to UAE

This morning, the Holy See Press Centre published the itinerary for the Holy Father's upcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates.

Itinerary for the Visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis

to the United Arab Emirates

Sunday, 3 February 2019
1:00pm (7:00am EST)
Departure of the aircraft from Rome's Fumicino International Airport

10:00pm (1:00pm EST)
Arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi
Official welcome

Monday, 4 February 2019
12:00 noon
Welcoming ceremony at the main entrance to the Presidential Palace

12:20pm
Official visit to the Hereditary Prince at the Presidential Palace

5:00pm
Private meeting with the members of the Muslim Council of Elders inside the Grand Mosque of Sceicco Zayed

6:10pm
Inter-religious meeting at the Founder's Memorial
Speech by the Holy Father

Tuesday, 5 February 2019
9:15am
Private visit to the Cathedral

10:30am
Holy Mass in Zayed Sports City
Homily by the Holy Father

12:40pm
Departure ceremony at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi

1:00pm
Departure of the aircraft for the return flight to Rome

5:00pm (11:00am EST)
Arrival at Rome's Ciampino International Airport