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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (8-15 May 2009)

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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (8-15 May 2009)
Pilgrimage of His Holiness to the Holy Land, 8-15 May 2009
In-Flight Interview: 8 May 2009
Welcoming Ceremony
Visit to Regina Pacis Centre, Amman, Jordan
Visit to the Memorial of Moses at Mount Nebo
Blessing of the Foundation Stone of Madaba University
Meeting with Muslim religious leaders, members of the Diplomatic Corps and Rectors of Universities
Celebration of Vespers, Greek-Melkite Cathedral, Amman, Jordan
Mass at the Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan
Blessing of the Foundation Stones
Farewell Ceremony at Queen Alia International Airport
Welcoming Ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport
Courtesy Visit with Shimon Peres, the President of Israel
Visit to Yad Vashem Memorial in Jerusalem
Meeting with Organizations Involved in Interreligious Dialogue
Courtesy visit to the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem
Visit to the Western Wall, Jerusalem
Courtesy Visit to the Two Chief Rabbis of Jerusalem
Regina Coeli with the Bishops in the Cenacle, Jerusalem
Short Visit to the Co-Cathedral of the Latins
Mass in the Valley of Josaphat in Jerusalem
Welcoming Ceremony in Front of the Presidential Palace
Holy Mass on the Manger's Square in Bethlehem
Visit to the Caritas Baby Hospital
Visit to the Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem
Farewell Ceremony, Bethlehem
Meeting with the Religious Leaders of Galilee in Nazareth
Celebration of Vespers in the Upper Basilica of the Annunciation
Ecumenical Meeting with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem
Visit to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Visit to the Armenian Apostolic Patriarchal Church of Jerusalem
Departure Ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv
Interview During the Flight from the Holy Land to Rome