Visit of the Holy Father Francis to Verona (Saturday 18 May 2024) – Programme, 29.04.2024
6.30
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Departure from Vatican heliport
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8.00
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Arrival in the square adjacent to the Bentegodi Stadium.
The Holy Father will be welcomed by:
- Bishop Domenico Pompili of Verona
- the Hon. Luca Zaia, President of the Veneto Region
- Dr. Demetrio Martino, Prefect of Verona
- Mr. Damiano Tommasi, Mayor of Verona
Immediate transfer by car to the Basilica of San Zeno
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8.30
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BASILICA OF SAN ZENO: Meeting with Priests and Consecrated Persons
*Address of the Holy Father
At the end, the Holy Father will leave the Basilica
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9.15
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PIAZZA SAN ZENO: Meeting with children and young people
*Greeting of the Holy Father
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9.45
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The Holy Father will transfer by car to the Arena
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10.15
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ARENA: The Holy Father will chair the meeting "Arena of Peace: Justice and Peace embrace"
*The Holy Father will answer questions
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11.45
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Following the meeting in the Arena, the Holy Father will transfer by car to the Montorio Prison Montorio
The Holy Father will be welcomed by:
- Dr. Francesca Gioieni, Director
- Dr. Mario Piramide, Director of the Prison Police
In the prison, the Holy Father will greet the Police Prison Officers, detainees and volunteers
*Address of the Holy Father
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13.00
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Lunch with detainees
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14.30
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The Holy Father will leave Montorio Prison and transfer by car to Bentegodi Stadium
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15.00
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BENTEGODI STADIUM: Eucharistic Concelebration
*Homily of the Holy Father
Before the final blessing:
- thanks from Bishop Domenico Pompili of Verona
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16.45
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At the steps of the helicopter, the Holy Father will take leave of the authorities who welcomed him on arrival
Departure from the square adjacent to Bentegodi Stadium
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18.15
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Arrival at Vatican heliport
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