Papal Schedule

Author: Pope Francis

Pope Francis will make the two-day visit to the southern French city of Marseille on Friday and Saturday, 22 – 23 September 2023, to close the “Mediterranean Meetings” (Rencontres Méditerranéennes), which is gathering bishops and young people from across the Mediterranean on 17-24 September.

Friday, 22 September 2023

ROME – MARSEILLE

14:35     Departure by airplane from Rome/Fiumicino International Airport to Marseille

16:15     Arrival at Marseille International Airport

16:15     Official Welcome by the President of the Republic

17:15     Marian Prayer with the Diocesan Clergy in the Basilica of “Notre Dame de la Garde”

18:00     Moment of Reflection with Religious Leaders near the Memorial dedicated to sailors and migrants lost at sea

 
Saturday, 23 September 2023

MARSEILLE – ROME

08:45     Private Meeting with People experiencing economic hardship at the Archbishop’s residence

10:00     Final Session of the “Rencontres Méditerranéennes” at the “Palais du Pharo”

11:30     Meeting with the President of the Republic at the Palais du Pharo (Official photo, exchange of gifts, discussion)

16:15     Holy Mass at the “Vélodrome Stadium”

18:45     Farewell ceremony at Marseille International Airport

19:15     Departure by airplane from Marseille International Airport to Rome

20:50     Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport

 

Holy See Press Office Bulletin, 29 July 2023

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