Benedict XVI's Trip to Portugal
Coverage of Pope's apostolic trip to Portugal. With prayer when offering our Lady of Fatima a golden rose, video of visit to Chapel of the Apparitions, and a photo gallery.
2010/05/12
Words to journalists on the plane
Homily at May 13 Mass in Fatima and Blessing of the Sick
Address to Bishops of Portugal
Prayer when presenting our Lady with a golden rose
Photo gallery of Pope's trip to Portugal
Tuesday, May 11
11:00 a.m. Arrival at Lisbon airport. Address by the Holy Father.
12:45 p.m. Welcoming ceremony at the Monasterio dos Jerónimos.
1:30 p.m. Visit with the President of Portugal, Anibal Cavaco Silva, at the presidential palace of Belen.
6:45 p.m. Mass at the Plaza do Comercio. Homily of the Holy Father.
Wednesday, May 12
10:00 a.m. Meeting with representatives from the world of culture, science and art at the Cultural Center of Belen. Address by the Holy Father.
12:00 p.m. Meeting with the Prime Minister of Portugal, José Sócrates, at the Apostolic Nunciature.
4:40 p.m. Departure by helicopter for Fatima.
6:00 p.m. Meeting and recitation of the Rosary at Fatima with religious, priests, deacons and seminarians at the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Address by the Holy Father.
9:30 p.m. Candlelight Procession, led by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Address by the Holy Father.
Thursday, May 13
10:00 a.m. Mass at the Sanctuary of Fatima. Homily of the Holy Father. Private visit to the tombs of the three Fatima seers.
5:00 p.m. Meeting with all Catholic and non-Catholic organizations involved in social ministry. Address by the Holy Father.
6:45 p.m. Meeting with the bishops of Portugal. Address by the Holy Father.
Friday, May 14
9:00 a.m. Arrival in Porto.
10:15 a.m. Mass at the Avenida dos Aliados. Homily of the Holy Father.
1:30 p.m. Departure ceremony at the Francisco Sá Carneiro airport. Address by the Holy Father.
VIDEO: Visit to Chapel of the Apparitions (RomeReports)
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