Pope to visit earthquake zone in Marche

On 16 July of this year, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will visit the earthquake zone in the Diocese of Camerino-San Severino Marche (Italy).

Visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis

to the Diocese of Camerino-San Severino Marche

Tuesday, 16 July 2019
8:00am
Departure of the helicopter from the Vatican heliport

8:45am
Landing outside the University of Camerino Sports Centre in Calvie
The Holy Father will be welcomed by:

• His Excellency, Francesco Massara, Archbishop of Camerino-San Severino Marche
• Doctor Luca Ceriscioli, President of the Marche Region
• Doctor Iolanda Rolli, Prefect of Macerata
• Doctor Antonio Pettinari, President of the Province of Macerata
• Doctor Gianluca Pasqui, Mayor of Camerino; and
• Professor Claudio Pettinari, Rector of the University of Camerino

9:00am
Visit to the Emergency Housing Structure (SAE) with the families who live there, in the Cortine neighbourhood

Followed by:

• a visit to the Cathedral
• a meeting with the Mayors of the Communes in the Diocese

10:30am

Celebration of the Eucharist in Cavour Square:

12:00noon
Angelus

1:00pm
Lunch with Priests of the Diocese in the Saint Paul Community Centre

3:00pm
Before departing from the University of Camerino Sports Centre, the Holy Father will bid farewell to the people who had welcomed him upon his arrival

3:45pm
Arrival of the helicopter at the Vatican