Pope Francis’ Philippine Visit Official Itinerary Released

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Here is the official itinerary of Pope Francis in the Philippines which is set on January 15 – 19, released by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines.

Thursday 15 January 2015
5:45 PM Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila
OFFICIAL WELCOME
Friday 16 January 2015
9:15 AM WELCOME CEREMONY at the Malacañang Palace
COURTESY VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT
 
10:15 AM MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES
and the DIPLOMATIC CORPS
at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Presidential Palace
 
11:15 AM HOLY MASS with the bishops, priests, women and men religious
at the Cathedral – Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila
 
5:30 PM MEETING with the FAMILIES
at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila
Saturday 17 January 2015
8:15 AM Departure by plane from Manila for Tacloban
 
9:30 AM Arrival at the airport of Tacloban
 
10:00 AM HOLY MASS near Tacloban International Airport
 
12:45 PM Lunch with some of the survivors of typhoon Yolanda
at the Archbishop’s Residence in Palo
 
3:00 PM Blessing of the Pope Francis Center for the Poor
 
3:30 PM MEETING with the Priest, Women and Men Religious,
Seminarians and Families of the Survivors
at the Cathedral of Palo
 
5:00 PM Departure by plane for Manila
 
6:15 PM Arrival at Villamor Air Base in Manila
Sunday 18 January 2015
9:45 AM Brief Meeting with the Religious Leaders of the Philippines
the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas in Manila
 
10:30 AM MEETING WITH THE YOUTH
at the Sports Field of the University
 
3:30 PM HOLY MASS
at Rizal Park Manila
Monday 19 January 2015
9:45 AM Leave Taking Ceremony
at the Presidential Pavilion of Villamor Air Base in Manila
 
10:00 AM Departure plane from Manila for Rome
 
5:40 PM Arrival at the airport of Rome / Ciampino