Pope Francis' programme for Apostolic Visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families

The Holy See's Press Office has announced Pope Francis' schedule for his upcoming Apostolic Visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families, 25-26 August 2018.

Saturday, 25 August 2018. ROME-DUBLIN

8:15   Departure by air from Rome-Fiumicino for Dublin
10:30  Arrival at Dublin International Airport  

OFFICIAL WELCOME

10:45   Transfer to Áras an Uachtaráin
11:15  Arrival at the Presidential Residence

WELCOME CEREMONY in front of the main entrance of the residence

11:30  COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT in the presidential residence

12:00  Transfer to Dublin Castle
12:10  Arrival at Dublin Castle

MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES, CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS in Dublin Castle
Address of the Holy Father

15:30  Arrival at Saint Mary’s Pro-Cathedral

VISIT TO THE CATHEDRAL
Greeting of the Holy Father

16:15  Transfer to the Capuchin Fathers’ Reception Centre

16:30 PRIVATE VISIT TO THE RECEPTION CENTRE FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES

19:30  Arrival at Croke Park Stadium

19:45  FESTIVAL OF FAMILIES in Croke Park Stadium
Address of the Holy Father
 

 Sunday, 26 August 2018. DUBLIN-KNOCK-DUBLIN-ROME

8:40  Departure by air for Knock
9: 20 Arrival at Knock Airport. Immediate transfer to the Shrine
9:45  Arrival at Knock Shrine

VISIT TO THE CHAPEL of Knock Shrine

ANGELUS on the esplanade of the Shrine
Angelus of the Holy Father

10:45  Transfer to Knock Airport
11:10  Arrival at Knock Airport
11:15  Departure by air for Dublin
11:50  Arrival at Dublin Airport

Lunch with the Papal entourage

14:30 Arrival at Phoenix Park

15:00  HOLY MASS in Phoenix Park
Homily of the Holy Father

MEETING WITH THE BISHOPS in the Convent of the Dominican Sisters
Address of the Holy Father

 18:30  Arrival at the airport

FAREWELL CEREMONY

18:45  Departure by air for Rome-Ciampino

23:00  Arrival at Rome-Ciampino Airport