Pastoral Visit of the Holy Father to Alessano (Lecce), in the diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca, and to Molfetta (Bari), in the diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi, on the 25th anniversary of the death of H.E. Msgr. Tonino Bello (20 April 2018)

Pastoral Visit of the Holy Father to Alessano (Lecce), in the diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca, and to Molfetta (Bari), in the diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi, on the 25th anniversary of the death of H.E. Msgr. Tonino Bello (20 April 2018) – Programme, 02.02.2018

FRIDAY 20 APRIL 2018

ALESSANO – Birthplace of H.E. Msgr. Tonino Bello (1935)
Province of Lecce, and diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca

MOLFETTA Diocese where Msgr. Bello was bishop, on the 25th anniversary of his death (1993)
Province of Bari, and diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi

7.00	Departure by car from the Vatican
7.30	Departure by air from Ciampino Airport
8.20	Arrival at military airport of Galatina, Lecce Logistical transfer: Departure by helicopter for Alessano
8.30	Landing in car park adjacent to the Cemetery of Alessano The Holy Father is received by: - H.E. Msgr. Vito Angiuli, bishop of Ugento - Francesca Torsello, mayor of Alessano The Holy Father pauses in private at the tomb of Msgr. Tonino Bello, then greets Msgr. Bello’s family members. - In the square in front of the Cemetery: Meeting with the faithful - Greeting from H.E. Msgr. Vito Angiuli, bishop of Ugento - *Address of the Holy Father* - The Holy Father greets a representation of faithful
9.30	Departure from Alessano
10.15	Landing in the area of the port adjacent to the Cathedral of Molfetta The Holy Father is received by: - H.E. Msgr. Domenico Cornacchia, bishop of Molfetta - Tommaso Minervini, mayor of Molfetta
10.30	Port of Molfetta: Eucharistic Concelebration - *Homily of the Holy Father*
12.00	Departure from the Port of Molfetta
13.30	Arrival at Vatican heliport