To highlight his constant attention to the welcome of migrants, the Holy Father Francis will preside at 16.00 on Friday 15 February, at the Fraterna Domus of Sacrofano, Rome, at the Eucharistic celebration to open the meeting of reception structures, “Liberi dalla paura” (“Free from fear”), organized by the Migrantes Foundation, Italian Caritas and the Astalli Centre, to take place from 15 to 17 February 2019.

The visit will be of a private nature, and therefore the presence of journalists and communications operators is excluded. Live broadcast of the Holy Mass will be provided by Vatican Media.