杏MAP导航 Francis' programme for Apostolic Visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families
杏MAP导航 Francis' of Families begins on Saturday morning, 25 August, when he departs from Rome and arrives in Dublin at 10:30.
Official Welcome and Visit with Civil Authorities
The official welcome ceremony will take place at the Presidential Residence in Áras an Uachtaráin at 11:15, followed by a courtesy visit to the President. At Dublin Castle, 杏MAP导航 Francis will meet with Civil Authorities and members of the Diplomatic Corp at 12:10.
Visit to the Cathedral and Homeless Centre
In the early afternoon, 杏MAP导航 Francis will visit Saint Mary鈥檚 Pro-Cathedral and greet those gathered. He will then go to the Capuchin Fathers鈥� Reception Centre and will visit a number of homeless families in private.
Festival of Families
The Holy Father will conclude his day with the Festival of Families at Croke Park Stadium set to begin at 7:30.
Visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock
On Sunday, 杏MAP导航 Francis will travel to Knock to visit to the Shrine and the recitation of the Angelus.
Holy Mass in Phoenix Park and meeting with Bishops
After returning to Dublin, 杏MAP导航 Francis will preside over an afternoon Liturgy at Phoenix Park after which a meeting with the Bishops of Ireland will take place in a convent of Dominican Sisters.
Departure
After a farewell ceremony at 6:30 in the evening, 杏MAP导航 Francis will depart for Rome. He is expected to touch down at Rome鈥檚 Ciampino鈥檚 airport at 11pm.
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