Itinerary for ÐÓMAPµ¼º½'s visit to Panama released
Wednesday 23th
From Rome, ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis will arrive at Panama’s Tocumen International airport. Following an official welcome, he will travel to the Nunciature.
Thursday 24th
There will be a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace followed by a meeting with state authorities and the diplomatic corps.
Later in the day, the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ will meet with the Bishops of Central America in the Church of St Francis of Assisi before opening World Youth Day at Cinta Costera.
Friday 25th
ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis will visit a youth centre where there will be a penance service.
In the afternoon he will attend a Youth Way of the Cross at the Cinta Costera area of Panama City.
Saturday 26th
The ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ will preside over Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria la Antigua where he will consecrate the alter of the Cathedral which has been newly restored.
Following Mass, ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis will lunch with young people.
Later in the evening he will participate at a vigil with young people at Metro Park.
Sunday 27th
On this, the final day of his visit to Panama, the ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ will celebrate the concluding Mass of WYD at Metro Park.
After the Eucharistic celebration, he will visit the house of the Good Samaritan followed by a meeting with WYD volunteers.
ÐÓMAPµ¼º½ Francis will return to Rome that evening following a farewell ceremony at Panama International Airport.
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